Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
Summary
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix after leading driver Lando Norris lost time due to a virtual safety car (VSC) being called at a bad moment. Norris, who started in first place, could not pit under the VSC and finished third, while Antonelli’s victory extends his lead in the championship.Key Facts
- Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix, his eighth win in 14 races this season.
- Lando Norris was leading from pole position but had bad timing with the virtual safety car on lap 15.
- Norris had already passed the pit exit when the VSC started, so Antonelli and Max Verstappen pitted first and saved time.
- Norris’s pit stop was slow, and he rejoined the race in fifth place.
- Norris recovered to finish in third place on a track where overtaking is very hard.
- Antonelli’s win increased his championship lead to 81 points over teammate George Russell.
- Lewis Hamilton retired early with brake failure and was 101 points behind Antonelli.
- The race was on a new track in Madrid, designed with few clear spots to pass other cars.
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