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F1 Spanish GP live: Norris closes on leaders at the Madring

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The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix unfolds at the new Madring street circuit in Madrid. Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship heading into the weekend and now leads the race, with Max Verstappen close behind and Lando Norris lurking in third. Charles Leclerc has yet to pit while Oscar Piastri's undercut attempt failed, and Carlos Sainz retired from his home race. With overtaking difficult on the new track, the top three remain locked in a tense battle into the final laps.

Lap 56/57 sees Verstappen make a mistake after lapping backmarkers, allowing Norris to close, though Red Bull holds on to second. Antonelli brushes the wall at Turn 7 but Mercedes reports tire pressures are fine. Bonnington jokes with Toto Wolff about pushing for fastest lap after Monza, but cautions Antonelli to be careful.

A Cadillac spokesperson confirmed Sergio Pérez's retirement was due to a suspected water system issue. With the pace slowing, the field is bunched up and a late safety car could change everything before the checkered flag.

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