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F3: Kato and Taponen take pole in Madrid
Taito Kato took his maiden FIA Formula 3 pole position with a superb performance in Qualifying 1, while in Qualifying 2, it was Tuukka Taponen that came out on top.
What the teams learned about the Madring after day 1 of running
The drivers and teams have reflected on their first day of running at the brand-new Madring.
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Can Mercedes stay ahead of their rivals at the Madring?
Lawrence Barretto assesses the field after the first day of running at the brand-new Madring in Madrid.
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Russell tops FP1 as cars hit Madring for first time
George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, heading Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli as drivers sampled the Madring for the first time.
Mercedes target Madring gains as all upgrades are revealed
Take a look at the full list of upgrades teams have brought to the Spanish Grand Prix as they continue to chase performance.
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AS IT HAPPENED: Second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
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How Sainz became the heart of the Spanish GP in Madrid
As Formula 1 returns to Madrid, Carlos Sainz and his fans reflect on what he means to the city that raised him.
F2: Beganovic flies in Madrid to take second pole of 2026
Dino Beganovic would not be denied top spot in Qualifying around the Madring, earning his second pole position of the 2026 campaign.
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Antonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2
Kimi Antonelli returned to the top of the timesheets in FP2 at the Madring, beating both Ferrari drivers to set the fastest lap.
'A big setback' – McLaren explain Norris' FP2 issue in Madrid
McLaren has confirmed that a gearbox issue prevented Lando Norris from competing in Free Practice 2 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, adding it's "a big setback" for the reigning World Champion.
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Russell shares ‘big question mark’ facing drivers in Spain
George Russell spent a productive day learning the intricacies of the Madring, earning a place in the top five in both FP1 and FP2.
Verstappen assesses Friday performance at the Madring
Max Verstappen admits that Red Bull are still "getting up to speed" ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as drivers and teams tackled the Madring for the first time.