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Formula 1: Lando Norris takes pole for Spanish GP by 11 thousandths
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Formula 1: Lando Norris takes pole for Spanish GP by 11 thousandths

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 17:12

British driver Lando Norris of McLaren clinched pole position for the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix this Saturday. Norris won qualifying by just 11 thousandths of a second, securing the first spot on the starting grid.

The race in Barcelona marks the 14th round of the Formula 1 World Championship. This was also the first race held on the new street circuit in the Spanish capital, Madrid.

Norris's narrow victory demonstrates McLaren's competitiveness this season, with the British driver surpassing rivals by a very slim margin in qualifying.

Why this matters

Formula 1 fans in the region watch the first edition of the Spanish GP in Madrid, marking a significant shift from the Barcelona circuit that hosted the race for years. Norris's pole by such a narrow margin anticipates a competitive race, with direct implications for the championship standings.

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