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• Alonso cannot leave F1 while uncompetitive - FIA boss

  11-09-2026 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says it would be "not acceptable" for Fernando Alonso to leave F1 while he is in an uncompetitive position.
  
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• Why Norris’ ‘masterpiece’ Madrid pole lap was ‘almost unrepeatable’

  12-09-2026 22:01 via formula1.com
  
  Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a stunning last-gasp effort in Qualifying.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Post Qualifying press conference

  12-09-2026 21:25 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's post-qualifying press conference with Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.
  
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• How Norris pulled off his 'masterpiece' Madring pole lap

  12-09-2026 21:20 via formula1.com
  
  Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a stunning last-gasp effort in Qualifying.
  
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• What the teams said – Qualifying in Spain

  12-09-2026 21:08 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying from the Madring, for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• What are the tyre strategy options for the Spanish Grand Prix?

  12-09-2026 21:08 via formula1.com
  
  Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the all-new Madring circuit.
  
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• Spanish GP Bet Builder picks after Norris takes pole

  12-09-2026 20:44 via formula1.com
  
  We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Madring, including a podium finish, points finish and Safety Car selections.
  
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• What To Watch For in the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring

  12-09-2026 20:26 via formula1.com
  
  Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the all new circuit in Madrid.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Red Bull

  12-09-2026 19:43 via pitpass.com
  
  Max delivered another exceptional performance and it was also very encouraging to see Liam right in the mix, only a few tenths away.
  
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• Russell explains how tyre troubles ruined pole chance in Madrid

  12-09-2026 19:32 via formula1.com
  
  After showing early promise, George Russell was forced to settle for P6 in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Sainz penalised

  12-09-2026 19:32 via pitpass.com
  
  Carlos Sainz has been handed a three-place grid drop at his home Grand Prix after impeding Valtteri Bottas.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Mercedes

  12-09-2026 19:20 via pitpass.com
  
  Overtaking will be tough tomorrow. It has not looked easy in any of the junior formula races but hopefully we get some good action.
  
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• Verstappen explains focus for Spanish GP from P3

  12-09-2026 19:19 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen will line up in P3 on the grid for the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Pirelli

  12-09-2026 19:16 via pitpass.com
  
  A one-stop strategy currently appears to be the most natural choice, given the difficulty of overtaking and the time lost in the pit lane.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Alpine

  12-09-2026 19:15 via pitpass.com
  
  It could be a race of attrition tomorrow. So, we need to stay focused and be there at the end to score as many points as we can.
  
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• Antonelli rues pole slipping away in ‘intense’ Qualifying

  12-09-2026 19:08 via formula1.com
  
  Kimi Antonelli has reflected on missing out to Lando Norris at the last moment in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Cadillac

  12-09-2026 19:06 via pitpass.com
  
  It will be important to stay out of trouble, execute cleanly and make the most of every opportunity.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - McLaren

  12-09-2026 19:01 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's pole position is a masterpiece from Lando and a fantastic reward for the entire team's hard work.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Williams

  12-09-2026 19:00 via pitpass.com
  
  It is a race that could present some twists and turns and we need to be ready for them when they come.
  
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• Sainz hit with grid penalty for Spanish GP

  12-09-2026 18:50 via formula1.com
  
  Carlos Sainz has been handed a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after a Qualifying infringement.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Ferrari

  12-09-2026 18:50 via pitpass.com
  
  We need to be ready to take every opportunity, whether that comes from a VSC, a Safety Car or even a red flag.
  
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• Hamilton reflects on missing pole for Spanish GP

  12-09-2026 18:39 via formula1.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton believes himself and Ferrari have "got to work harder" in order to increase performance, having missed out on pole position for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Aston Martin

  12-09-2026 18:27 via pitpass.com
  
  It was probably the maximum we could achieve today, we'll have to see what we can do in the race.
  
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• Norris ‘shocked’ by pole position in Madrid

  12-09-2026 18:26 via formula1.com
  
  McLaren's Lando Norris stormed to pole position in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, a performance that surprised the reigning World Champion.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Audi

  12-09-2026 18:20 via pitpass.com
  
  It was another strong performance by the team, especially in light of the upgrades our rivals have brought in the last few races.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: Norris claims scintillating pole for Spanish GP

  12-09-2026 18:14 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Haas

  12-09-2026 18:01 via pitpass.com
  
  Esteban did a good job getting P13, it's a decent place to start, right behind our direct competitors, so we'll see what we can do tomorrow from there.
  
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• ‘Hurts a lot’ – Bearman after crash rules him out of Qualifying

  12-09-2026 17:55 via formula1.com
  
  Ollie Bearman admits it "hurts a lot" after a crash in Free Practice 3 prevented the Haas driver from competing in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Norris takes shock pole in Spain

  12-09-2026 17:34 via pitpass.com
  
  "One of the best laps I've done in my career," says Lando Norris as he stuns Kimi Antonelli with late charge.
  
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• Stroll gets grid penalty for Spanish Grand Prix

  12-09-2026 17:25 via formula1.com
  
  Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin has been fitted with new power unit elements for the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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