F1
Verstappen qualifies third on new circuit in Madrid, pole for Norris
On 2026-09-12, Max Verstappen qualified third for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. In a tense qualifying session, Verstappen was one-tenth of a second slower than the surprising pole-sitter Lando Norris. Current World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished in second place. The event took place on the new circuit in Madrid, marking a notable result with Norris on pole, Antonelli second, and Verstappen third. The qualifying session was closely contested among the top drivers.
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