Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Russell clinches pole ahead of Antonelli, Hamilton

Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026: Russell clinches pole ahead of Antonelli, Hamilton. In a high-stakes qualifying session, Mercedes’ George Russell secured provisional pole after a late restart caused by Charles Leclerc’s crash, leaving Kimi Antonelli, the season’s five-time winner and championship leader, in third. Hamilton finished second, keeping Mercedes on the front row as the team spearheads the current season’s form following the sweeping rule changes. The result sets the stage for Sunday’s race in Spain where Russell will aim to convert pole into victory, with Antonelli seeking to extend his unbeaten run, and Hamilton aiming to challenge the leaders and reassert Ferrari as a title contender.