Verstappen equals best result of the year with second place in Madrid
On 2026-09-13, Max Verstappen finished second at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, matching his best result of the year. In the final stages, the Dutch driver managed to keep Lando Norris behind him. World Championship leader Kimi Antonelli took another step towards the world title by winning the race. The event highlighted Antonelli's growing lead in the standings, while Verstappen's performance demonstrated consistency despite not securing a win. No disputes or uncertainties were reported in the article.
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