Lando Norris took pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix by winning by just 11 thousandths of a second. The British driver, who is the reigning world champion, thus secured his third pole position of the season. Norris also became the first driver to start from pole position on the new Madrid street circuit, which is hosting this Formula 1 championship race for the first time.
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Lando Norris takes <em>pole</em> for Spanish Grand Prix by 11 thousandths
Público12 September 2026 at 23:35
Why this matters
Readers interested in Formula 1 follow the championship battle with interest, where Norris chases Max Verstappen, and securing another pole position reinforces his chances of victory. The fact that it is on the new Madrid circuit makes this achievement historic, as it marks the first time the street circuit hosts Formula 1 and Norris is the first driver to secure pole position on that circuit.
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