Lando Norris clinched pole for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, while Lewis Hamilton retired early after a brake failure, warning his team he could barely stop the car.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, setting the grid for the opening race of the season.
Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire after a brake failure, transmitting a panicked radio message that he could barely stop the car, which halted his recent streak of strong finishes.
Lewis Hamilton collided with a barrier during the third practice session and then proceeded back to the pits despite explicit team instructions to halt.
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho visited the new Madring circuit, calling his long‑standing love for Formula 1 and noting the sport’s pressure and professionalism.
George Russell set the pace in Saturday's final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen reignited memories of their bitter 2021 title fight with a fresh on-track collision.
Verstappen starts on pole for Singapore GP, aiming to extend his winning streak after recent poor pole starts.