Kimi Antonelli Wins Again in Madrid: Spanish Grand Prix 2026 Analysis | Verstappen vs. Norris

Can anyone stop Kimi Antonelli?

In this episode of Formula 1 News Hour, Jonathan Steele breaks down the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, where Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable season with another victory — holding off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to take the win.

The race began with Norris on pole and Antonelli alongside him, but the order quickly became complicated as Verstappen attacked, positions were handed back after first-lap incidents, and strategy began to shape the race.

Jonathan follows Norris' strong early pace before a costly slow pit stop dropped the McLaren down the order, opening the door for Antonelli and Verstappen. As the race progressed, tire strategy became crucial, with Antonelli eventually taking the lead and pulling clear while Verstappen and Norris battled behind him.

There was drama throughout the field as Lewis Hamilton suffered a major brake problem and was forced to retire, Charles Leclerc stayed out long on an alternate strategy, Liam Lawson delivered another strong drive, and Oscar Piastri endured another difficult weekend before receiving a black flag for repeated track-limit violations.

Jonathan also looks at Antonelli's growing championship advantage and asks whether the 19-year-old could be on his way to becoming one of the youngest Formula 1 World Champions ever.

In this episode:

• Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

• Antonelli continues his championship charge

• Max Verstappen vs. Lando Norris for second place

• Lando Norris loses the lead after a slow pit stop

• Lewis Hamilton retires with brake problems

• Charles Leclerc and Ferrari's tire strategy

• Oscar Piastri's difficult race and black flag

• Liam Lawson continues to impress

• Verstappen's strong race pace

• Tire strategy at the new Madrid circuit

• Formula 1's return to Madrid

• Could Kimi Antonelli become Formula 1's youngest World Champion?

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