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Could Verstappen have won the at the Madring without this intervention?
Max Verstappen seemed to have a serious chance of victory in Madrid, but one decision on the opening lap later proved potentially crucial. Did it cost him a first win of the season? What if? After a Grand Prix that offered hardly any other highlights, a move on the very first lap of the race at the...
Antonelli 'confused' by Verstappen incident at Spanish GP: 'A bit awkward for him'
Kimi Antonelli has admitted he was "confused" after Max Verstappen let him through on Lap 4 of the Spanish GP. The Dutchman had gone off track and ahead of Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap at the Madring, and was later ordered by Red Bull to give up his position. Verstappen was forced to take avoid...
Verstappen gets bad news from Red Bull team boss Mekies
Max Verstappen has received bad news from team principal Laurent Mekies. Following Verstappen's P2 at the Madring, Mekies discussed Red Bull’s development this year. Naturally, Mekies was pleased with the Dutchman’s result, whom he had earlier called ‘exceptionally good’. However, Red Bull still la...
Russell delivers bleak title verdict after Antonelli victory: "I'm not in this fight"
George Russell has appeared to have ruled himself out of his 2026 title fight with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. While the Italian secured his eighth victory of the season at the brand new Madring circuit, Russell came home in a disappointing P5. Following a controlled drive from Antonelli, in w...
Verstappen tips Antonelli for F1 title after Madrid win: 'I'm definitely not on a comeback!'
Max Verstappen has said championship leader Kimi Antonelli has nothing to worry about when it comes to late 2026 title comeback from the Dutchman, praising the Mercedes driver following his Spanish GP win. Antonelli performed an impressive, controlled drive to take the win at the all-new Madring, h...
Verstappen points finger at Hamilton after Madrid scare: ‘My race could have been over’
Max Verstappen has said he is "happy" to have finished P2 at the Spanish GP following a Lap 1 incident with Lewis Hamilton at the Madring. The Dutchman claimed his race "could have been over" had he not taken avoiding action at the Turn 2 chicane ahead of the Ferrari driver. Verstappen, much to his...
Verstappen told to let Hamilton by at Madring: Mekies explains the decision
Laurent Mekies believes Red Bull made the right choice by having Max Verstappen give the place back to Lewis Hamilton. The team principal also praises his staff for reacting quickly. Speaking to F1TV, Mekies discussed giving the place back to Hamilton. "It’s always going to be a painful and a diffi...
Verstappen surprises Antonelli and Norris over Spanish GP incident with Hamillton
After the Spanish GP at the Madring, Max Verstappen left Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris astonished. Verstappen was told to let Hamilton by in the opening phase of the race, something Antonelli and Norris found surprising. Entering the first corner, Verstappen was forced to cut the corner to avoid m...
Antonelli concedes Norris deserved Spanish GP victory: "It doesn't feel as good"
Kimi Antonelli has admitted McLaren's Lando Norris deserved to win the Spanish GP, despite the Mercedes driver himself taking victory at the Madring with a controlled drive from P2. Antonelli and Norris were entangled in a dramatic fight at the start of the all-new race, with the former going off t...
How an annoyed Verstappen maximized thanks to Red Bull's team order
An irritated Max Verstappen still managed to maximize with Red Bull Racing during the Spanish Grand Prix. A call from his team rubbed him the wrong way, but turned out afterward to be the best decision. An analysis of a chess-like race that was largely decided by a Virtual Safety Car. Max Verstappe...
McLaren error hands Antonelli Madrid GP win as Hamilton retires
Kimi Antonelli capitalised on McLaren's costly pit-stop blunder with Lando Norris to claim yet another victory, this time in the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver came out on top after an eventful race, crossing the line ahead of Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton's afternoon ended...
F1 Standings | Antonelli extends title lead, Hamilton suffers massive blow in Madrid
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Spanish Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory around the Madring. Championship leader Antonelli, F1’s youngest ever, has seen his points gap extended after a controlled victory from P2 on the starting grid, while his Merc...
Antonelli seizes Madrid win after McLaren blow as Hamilton suffers costly DNF
Kimi Antonelli capitalised on McLaren's costly pit-stop blunder with Lando Norris to claim yet another victory, this time in the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver came out on top after an eventful race, crossing the line ahead of Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton's afternoon ended...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish GP at the Madring
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has secured victory at the Spanish GP, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after a controlled performance at the first ever race at the Madring. The Italian lined up behind pole-sitter Norris ahead of the 57-lap race at F1’s newest circuit and has converted th...
Hamilton fires back at Verstappen's 'Mickey Mouse racing' remark
Lewis Hamilton, who retired from the Spanish Grand Prix in the opening laps, reflected on the brake issue that forced him out of the race, as well as his battle with Max Verstappen at the start. Hamilton endured a frustrating Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, with his race coming to an early end followi...
MotoGP Standings | Marquez cuts 102-point deficit and takes the lead at Misano
Marc Marquez now leads the riders' standings after claiming all 34 points at the Misano weekend. Following the Italian Grand Prix, Marc Marquez was 102 points behind the leader in the MotoGP standings. That gap is now zero. After winning the San Marino Grand Prix and completing a perfect weekend at...
Verstappen furious after Red Bull intervention in battle with Hamilton: 'Mate, what the f*ck?!'
At the start of the race at the Madring, Max Verstappen clashed with Lewis Hamilton after cutting the chicane. Red Bull instructed him to give the position back, which he initially refused. The four-time world champion eventually moved aside very conspicuously and quite angrily. He clearly pushed ba...
Hamilton forced to retire as Spanish GP ends in heartbreak
Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire from the Spanish Grand Prix after just a few laps due to technical problems, leaving Charles Leclerc as the only Ferrari driver still in the race. The seven-time world champion reported brake problems, with the Ferrari pit wall asking him not to stop the car on tr...
Norris fends off Antonelli as Verstappen and Hamilton reignite rivalry in Madrid
Lando Norris held onto the lead ahead of Kimi Antonelli despite an aggressive start from both the Italian and Max Verstappen. Here is everything that happened at the start of the Madrid Grand Prix. The Dutchman was also quite aggressive at the start. After being overtaken by Lewis Hamilton through t...
Verstappen and Hamilton lock horns again in fiery Madrid GP start
Lando Norris held onto the lead ahead of Kimi Antonelli despite an aggressive start from both the Italian and Max Verstappen. Here is everything that happened at the start of the Madrid Grand Prix. The Dutchman was also quite aggressive at the start. After being overtaken by Lewis Hamilton through t...
MotoGP Full Race Results | Marquez completes Misano double as Italian stars crash out
Marc Marquez won the San Marino Grand Prix and now leads the riders' standings. Alex Marquez finished second, while KTM's Pedro Acosta completed the podium. Unlike during the Sprint, Bezzecchi managed to hold onto the lead after the start against Marquez, but the Italian crashed out at Turn 12, elev...
Hamilton unsure how Madrid GP will unfold amid heat challenge
Lewis Hamilton remains unsure what to expect from the first Madrid Grand Prix, which is set to get underway shortly, but insisted he will give everything in an attempt to secure a strong result. The seven-time world champion remained in contention for pole until the closing stages of qualifying, but...
Hamilton rallies ahead of first Madrid GP with clear promise
Lewis Hamilton remains unsure what to expect from the first Madrid Grand Prix, which is set to get underway shortly, but insisted he will give everything in an attempt to secure a strong result. The seven-time world champion remained in contention for pole until the closing stages of qualifying, but...
Norris leads Antonelli-Verstappen showdown: Madrid GP final grid confirmed
Lando Norris is ready to chase his third victory of the season in the historic first race at the Madring, but Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen will be looking to spoil his party. Here is the final starting grid for the Spanish Grand Prix. The reigning world champion will start the inaugural Spanish...
F1 LIVE | Antonelli victorious, as Hamilton retires - Follow the Spanish GP here!
It's time for the Spanish Grand Prix with Lando Norris lining up on pole position. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Madring paddock. Norris is set to start from pole position at the first-ever Spanish Grand Prix at t...