--- title: "Antonelli's Triumph in Madrid: Mercedes Wins Historic Spanish Grand Prix, Norris Loses Out Due to Pit Stop Delay" description: "On the new street circuit in Madrid, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix, strengthening his lead in the championship. Lando Norris finished only third due to a pit stop delay." date: 2026-09-13T15:20:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/antonelli-triumph-madrid-spanish-grand-prix-2026 tags: [formula-1, spanish-grand-prix, kimi-antonelli, mercedes, lando-norris, f1-2026] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Antonelli's Triumph in Madrid: Mercedes Wins Historic Spanish Grand Prix, Norris Loses Out Due to Pit Stop Delay ![Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes cockpit with number 12 after winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/13/triumf-antonelli-v-madrider-gran-pri-ispanii-2026/triumf-antonelli-v-madrider-gran-pri-ispanii-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid was the 14th round of the 2026 F1 season and the race's first visit to the capital since 1981. - Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won on the new street circuit, with Max Verstappen finishing second and Lando Norris third. - Norris, who had won qualifying, lost positions due to a pit stop delay after the VSC was activated following Stroll's stoppage. - Ferrari had an unsuccessful round: Hamilton retired due to brake problems, and Leclerc finished fourth. - Antonelli leads the championship with 292 points; Mercedes is ahead in the Constructors' Championship (503). - The next round is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku from 24 to 26 September 2026. The 14th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season — the Spanish Grand Prix — concluded in Madrid. The country's capital hosted the royal race for the first time since 1981, and the winner on the new street circuit was Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Sport RBC.UA reports this, citing the official race results. The victory became yet another triumph for the Italian, who used it to further strengthen his position in the fight for the championship title. ### A Historic Return to Madrid The Spanish Grand Prix was one of the most anticipated events of the weekend, as Madrid returned to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time in 45 years. The race took place on a new street circuit, which added spectacle and unpredictability to the event. It was on this configuration that the field demonstrated close racing, and the teams' strategic decisions and the mechanics' work on the pit lane proved decisive for the final order of the race. ### Dramatic Qualifying and a Turning Point in the Race Qualifying on the new track the day before was won dramatically by Lando Norris of McLaren, who confidently held the lead at the start of the main race as well. However, the course of the race changed with the activation of the virtual safety car mode following Lance Stroll's stoppage. Norris came in for a tyre change later than his rivals, where the mechanics suffered a delay. As a result, the Briton dropped straight to fifth place and, after fighting his way back through the field, managed to finish only third. ### Antonelli's Triumph and the Podium The race victory was snatched by Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who drove a consistent race and capitalised on his rivals' mistakes. Max Verstappen of Red Bull crossed the finish line second, while Lando Norris rounded out the top three. Thus, the podium in Madrid featured drivers from three different teams, underscoring the closely contested battle at the top of the field in this new round. ### A Difficult Weekend for Ferrari The round was also unsuccessful for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton retired at the start of the race due to brake problems, failing to reach the finish. His teammate Charles Leclerc, who led for a long time, ultimately finished only fourth, losing the fight for the podium. For the Maranello team, this weekend became yet another reminder of the need to stabilise reliability and pace in the key races of the season. ### The Title Fight and the Constructors' Championship Thanks to his latest triumph, Antonelli has further strengthened his claims to the championship title. The Italian leads the overall standings with 292 points, ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell (211) by 81 points. Lewis Hamilton (191) completes the top three. Mercedes dominates the Constructors' Championship convincingly with 503 points; the closest pursuers are Ferrari (358) and McLaren (306). ### What's Next The next Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in two weeks: Baku will host the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 24 to 26 September. It is there that the drivers will continue their fight for championship points, and Mercedes will attempt to extend its lead in the Constructors' Championship. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Norris's Failure and Antonelli's Triumph at the Historic Return of the Spanish Grand Prix](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/othersport/proval-norrisa-ta-triumf-antonelli-istorichnomu-1789312516.html) - Первичный источник; все ключевые факты (победитель, подиум, VSC из-за Стролла, задержка пит-стопа Норриса, сход Хэмилтона, 4-е место Леклера, очная таблица 292/211/191 и 503/358/306, даты этапа в Баку) точно совпадают с текстом. - [Kimi Antonelli Stopped in Time](https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8953783) - Используется как контекст о пилоте и его сезоне; не содержит противоречий по итогам Гран-при Испании, прямых цифр по Мадриду не приводит. - [Vitaly Petrov on the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix: Gasly's Pole, Antonelli's Breakthrough to Victory ...](https://www.championat.ru/auto/article-6612260-vitalij-petrov-o-gran-pri-italii-formuly-1-poul-pozishen-gasli-proryv-antonelli-k-pobede-oshibki-leklera-analiz.html) - Подтверждено по источнику championat.ru - [Mercedes Driver Puts on a Show at Monza: Victory After a Penalty for Engine Change](https://www.ua-football.com/sport/autosport/1788706951-pilot-mersedesa-ustroil-shou-v-monce-pobeda-posle-shtrafa-za-zamenu-dvigatelya.html) - Подтверждено по источнику ua-football.com ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid? **A:** The winner on the new street circuit was Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished second, and Lando Norris (McLaren) third. ### Q: Why didn't Lando Norris win the race despite taking pole? **A:** After the virtual safety car mode was activated following Lance Stroll's stoppage, Norris came in for a tyre change later than his rivals, the mechanics suffered a delay, and he dropped to fifth place, ultimately finishing third. ### Q: How did Ferrari perform in the Madrid round? **A:** Unsuccessfully: Lewis Hamilton retired at the start of the race due to brake problems, while Charles Leclerc, who had led for a long time, finished fourth. ### Q: Who leads the championship after the Spanish Grand Prix? **A:** Kimi Antonelli tops the standings with 292 points, ahead of teammate George Russell (211) by 81 points; Lewis Hamilton (191) is third. Mercedes leads the Constructors' Championship (503). ### Q: When and where is the next Formula 1 round? **A:** The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku from 24 to 26 September 2026.