Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in first Spanish GP in Madrid in 45 years

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on Saturday, setting the fastest time in his final qualifying attempt. Driving for McLaren, Norris outperformed Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to claim the top starting spot for the race. This event marks the first Formula 1 race held in Madrid in 45 years.

Prior to the qualifying session, Antonelli had been the dominant driver throughout the week in Madrid. Norris’s performance is viewed as a significant development, as it positions him as a primary contender for the upcoming race in a historic return of the sport to the Spanish capital.