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Kimi Antonelli set the fastest lap in the final practice for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, while a collision between Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman halted the session.
Max Verstappen led the final practice at Barcelona with a 1:13.254 lap, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz fell to 9th and 12th respectively.
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll receives a 10‑place grid drop for Madrid after new power‑unit components breach the allocation limit.
Teams test the brand‑new Madrigali track, uncovering layout quirks and tyre behaviour ahead of the season opener.
Kato and Taponen secure front row in Spanish GP qualifying, boosting title hopes.
Charles Leclerc says the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix qualifying will be a battle worth watching.
The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix qualifying session kicks off at 2:00 pm IST on Saturday, with the final practice (FP3) slated for 5:30 pm IST, according to Total Motorsport and RacingNews365.
Antonelli tops the first practice session at the brand‑new Madrid track, setting the tone for the Spanish GP’s return to Spain.
The inaugural Madrid street layout promises tight corners, variable grip and a steep learning curve for the grid, with rookie Andrea Antonelli hoping to keep his early‑season momentum.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem warns that a departure by Fernando Alonso would be ‘not acceptable’ if the two‑time champion is still struggling to be competitive.
Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Despite a crash in FP2, Lindblad remains upbeat about his performance at the Spanish GP.