Kimi Antonelli Wins Spanish Grand Prix After Virtual Safety Car Timing
· Sports · BBC Sport, Formula 1
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured victory at the Spanish Grand Prix after a virtual safety car period disrupted Lando Norris' race lead. Norris, who started from pole position, had already passed the pit exit when the caution was called on lap 15, preventing him from pitting under the virtual safety car. While Antonelli and Max Verstappen took advantage of the timing to pit, Norris was forced to wait and eventually rejoined in fifth place. He finished the race in third, unable to overtake on the new Madring track. This result marks Antonelli's eighth win of the season, extending his championship lead to 81 points over George Russell.
Why it matters
The race result significantly strengthens Antonelli's hold on the championship, leaving Norris to recover from a strategic setback that cost him a potential victory.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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