Kimi Antonelli secures victory at the Madrid Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli claimed his eighth victory of the season at the Madrid Grand Prix on September 13, 2026, further extending his lead in the drivers' championship standings. Despite Charles Leclerc leading until his pit stop on the 48th lap, the Italian driver maintained control for the remainder of the race to secure the top spot on the podium.

Max Verstappen finished second, successfully defending his position against reigning world champion Lando Norris, who finished third. Charles Leclerc placed fourth, followed by George Russell in fifth and Liam Lawson in sixth. Franco Colapinto secured seventh place, with Oscar Piastri, Arvid Lindblad, and Nico Hulkenberg rounding out the top ten. The race saw several retirements, including Lewis Hamilton, who was forced to withdraw on the fifth lap due to a braking issue. Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez, and Carlos Sainz also retired from the event before completion.