Lando Norris
Lando Norris snatches Spanish Grand Prix pole with a ‘masterpiece’ lap
The McLaren driver delivered a stunning final‑lap effort to secure pole for the Barcelona weekend, putting India’s F1 fans on notice for a thrilling race.
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Stories filed from the Qualifying desk.
Lando Norris
Lando Norris clinches sensational pole for Spanish Grand Prix after Friday practice setback
British driver Lando Norris recovered from a difficult Friday practice to secure pole at Barcelona, sparking praise across the F1 community.
Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Qualifying: Teams Reflect on Madrid’s Tight Battle
Teams share insights after a fiercely contested Spanish qualifying session that saw Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari lock out the front row.
Ollie Bearman
Bearman Out of Madrid Qualifying After Harsh FP3 Crash
Ollie Bearman’s crash in Free Practice 3 forces him out of Spanish GP qualifying.
Lando Norris
Lando Norris clinches dramatic Spanish GP pole, edging out rookie Antonelli
Lando Norris snatched his third pole of 2026 at Barcelona, beating Italy’s Oliver Antonelli by a whisker in the final seconds of qualifying.
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc Says Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Will Be One of the Toughest Tests of 2026
Charles Leclerc warns that the Madrid qualifying session at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix will push drivers to the limit.
Spanish Grand Prix
Mercedes Dominates Spanish GP Qualifying – Verstappen Leads from Pole
Max Verstappen takes pole for Red Bull, Mercedes duo lock front row in Spain.
FIA Formula 3
Taito Kato Clinches Maiden FIA Formula 3 Pole in Madrid
Kato and Taponen secure front row in Spanish GP qualifying, boosting title hopes.
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc Hints at Thrilling Spanish GP Qualifying as He Eyes Strong Performance
Charles Leclerc says the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix qualifying will be a battle worth watching.
Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Set for 2:00 pm IST on Saturday, FP3 to Follow at 5:30 pm IST
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.
Formula 1
Piastri Refutes Sabotage Allegations in Italian GP Qualifying
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri denies Lando Norris sabotage theory after chaotic final laps of Italian GP qualifying.
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly shocks the field with maiden pole at Monza
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly clinched his first Formula 1 pole at the Italian Grand Prix, out‑qualifying the usual front‑runners and setting up an exciting race for Sunday.