F1
Verstappen finishes second in Madrid with 'luck': 'We are still lacking'
Max Verstappen stated he was lucky to finish second in the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on 2026-09-14, behind winner Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen benefited from a virtual safety car, allowing him and Antonelli to pit while Lando Norris, who started on pole, lost time. Verstappen admitted, "We maximized the result, but we were lucky. I didn’t have the speed of Kimi or Lando." Antonelli said, "We didn’t deserve to win today," while Norris called his result frustrating despite strong pace.
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