Qualifying Results for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix as Championship Takes Another Turn

Lando Norris grabbed pole for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid, becoming the first polesitter there. He beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli by one-hundredth of a second, with Max Verstappen third as qualifying ended dramatically when four teams had a shot at pole. Norris won the final sprint with a full second advantage between Q2 and Q3. In Q1, only 21 drivers went out; Oliver Bearman did not qualify after heavily damaging his Haas in final practice. Lance Stroll also failed to set a time due to a suspected water pressure issue. George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in Q1, while Verstappen topped Q2. The article notes Franco Colapinto survived a major moment at the 0.55km La Monumental corner to return for the knockout session, where he advanced along with Arvid Lindblad.