Antonelli Still Fastest in Madrid Ahead of Qualifying for F1’s Spanish GP as Hamilton Crashes
Hamilton’s damaged Ferrari brought out a red flag and a 54-minute delay after he ignored repeated team orders to stop.
- On Saturday, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barriers at the final corner during final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, forcing a red flag stoppage.
- Hamilton locked up under braking, damaging his front wing and front-right tyre, but ignored repeated instructions from race engineer Carlo Santi to park the damaged Ferrari.
- F1's 2026 sporting regulations state that "driving with, or failing to stop a car with significant or obvious damage" carries potential penalties; Hamilton only halted after the FIA race director issued a formal mandate.
- The crash triggered a 54-minute red flag delay as barrier repairs continued; Mercedes championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli capitalized by setting the fastest time in the session.
- Drivers describe the new Madring circuit as a high-risk 'car-killer' offering little margin for error, with qualifying sessions scheduled to commence later Saturday.
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Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1’s Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes
MADRID (AP) — Kimi Antonelli stayed on top at the new Madring track on Saturday, setting the fastest time in practice and establishing himself as the driver to beat ahead of the decisive qualifying session for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The final practice session was marked by two red flags following crashes...
Kimi Antonelli leads final Spanish GP practice session
Kimi Antonelli seized the spotlight by clinching the fastest time in a chaotic final practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix, edging out Charles Leclerc in a high-stakes showdown at the Madrid circuit. The session was marred by dramatic incidents, as Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, and Oliver Bearman all suffered crashes that disrupted the flow and raised questions about track conditions and rider strategies heading into qualifying. Antonelli’s …
Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1's Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes
Kimi Antonelli has stayed on top at the new Madring track by setting the fastest time in practice and establishing himself as the driver to beat ahead of the decisive qualifying session for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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