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• Play Higher or Lower for your chance to win 2027 Grand Prix tickets

  10-09-2026 12:20 via formula1.com
  
  Play our new Higher or Lower game for your chance to win 2027 Grand Prix tickets
  
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• How Sainz became the heart of the Spanish GP in Madrid

  11-09-2026 17:11 via formula1.com
  
  As Formula 1 returns to Madrid, Carlos Sainz and his fans reflect on what he means to the city that raised him.
  
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• Mercedes target Madring gains as all upgrades are revealed

  11-09-2026 16:58 via formula1.com
  
  Take a look at the full list of upgrades teams have brought to the Spanish Grand Prix as they continue to chase performance.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: Second practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

  11-09-2026 16:58 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

  11-09-2026 15:17 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• Russell tops FP1 as cars hit Madring for first time

  11-09-2026 14:53 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, heading Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli as drivers sampled the Madring for the first time.
  
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• F1: Russell heads Mercedes 1-2 in opening practice at the Madring

  11-09-2026 14:51 via pitpass.com
  
  George Russell tops the timesheets at Madring, as initial fears over the track appear unfounded.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Friday Free 1 - Times

  11-09-2026 14:42 via pitpass.com
  
  Times from today's opening free practice session for the Tag Heuer Gran Premio de Espana.
  
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• How drivers used the virtual world to prepare for the Madring

  11-09-2026 13:40 via formula1.com
  
  Drivers have been putting in the mileage in the sims as they prepare to tackle the brand-new track ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: First practice for the Spanish Grand Prix

  11-09-2026 13:27 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: Power Unit elements

  11-09-2026 10:42 via pitpass.com
  
  Power unit elements used prior to the Tag Heuer Gran Premio de Espana weekend.
  
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• Norris assesses title chances compared to Mercedes duo

  10-09-2026 21:31 via formula1.com
  
  Speaking ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Lando Norris believes his McLaren is not good enough everywhere to challenge for this year's title.
  
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• All the stories that got the Madrid paddock talking

  10-09-2026 21:02 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell was pragmatic about his championship hopes when he faced the media in Madrid ahead of the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new track.
  
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• The key challenges F1 drivers will tackle at the Madring

  10-09-2026 20:29 via formula1.com
  
  The Madring hosts its first ever F1 Grand Prix weekend as the sport's drivers prepare to take on a brand-new circuit.
  
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• ‘Best day of my life’ – Antonelli reflects on Monza triumph

  10-09-2026 20:29 via formula1.com
  
  Just a few days on from the Italian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has shared the unbridled joy that came with his victory.
  
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• How Verstappen and Lawson rate Red Bull's chances in Madrid

  10-09-2026 20:23 via formula1.com
  
  Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson have rated Red Bull's chances at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, with the Madring set to host its inaugural Formula 1 event.
  
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• AS IT HAPPENED: All the build-up ahead of the Spanish GP

  10-09-2026 20:05 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid.
  
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• F1: "I need some luck," admits Russell

  10-09-2026 20:03 via pitpass.com
  
  "Right now he's performing better than me," says George Russell of teammate Kimi Antonelli as he seeks to raise his game.
  
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• ‘My team mate has done a better job than me’ – Russell

  10-09-2026 19:53 via formula1.com
  
  George Russell has another opportunity to cut the gap to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix, but insists that he’s remaining realistic about his chances.
  
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• 'Insane' – What the F1 drivers make of the new Madring

  10-09-2026 19:22 via formula1.com
  
  The drivers have offered their reactions to the purpose-built Madring before they take to the circuit for the first time.
  
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• F1: "I went too far," admits Leclerc

  10-09-2026 19:06 via pitpass.com
  
  Charles Lecelrc has taken responsibility for the first lap clash at Monza with teammate Lewis Hamilton.
  
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• Leclerc accepts blame in Hamilton Monza incident

  10-09-2026 19:04 via formula1.com
  
  Charles Leclerc admits ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix that "it's pretty clear that I could have done a better job", following his on-track incident with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in Monza.
  
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• F1: Spanish Grand Prix: FIA Drivers Press Conference

  10-09-2026 18:34 via pitpass.com
  
  Today's press conference with Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Franco Colapinto, Gabriel Bortoleto, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas.
  
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• Hamilton opens up on ‘racing relationship’ with Leclerc

  10-09-2026 18:22 via formula1.com
  
  Lewis Hamilton has reflected on the dynamic at Ferrari after he and Charles Leclerc almost collided at the Italian Grand Prix.
  
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• Our top tips for in-race Spanish Grand Prix betting

  10-09-2026 17:57 via formula1.com
  
  When the lights go out for the first time at Madrid, bettors will be watching closely to make smart betting decisions in real-time.
  
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• Formula 1's Spanish football connections

  10-09-2026 17:57 via formula1.com
  
  From Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid to Spain's World Champions, discover Formula 1's connections with Spanish football ahead of the Madrid Grand Prix.
  
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• What Gasly’s Monza pole brings to Alpine ahead of Madrid

  10-09-2026 16:55 via formula1.com
  
  Pierre Gasly believes his Monza pole position "brings belief and motivation" to Alpine as the team look for another strong result this weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix.
  
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• Everything you need to know about the Madring

  10-09-2026 14:29 via formula1.com
  
  Get up to speed with all the key Madring statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
  
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• LIVE COVERAGE: All the build-up ahead of the Spanish GP

  10-09-2026 13:38 via formula1.com
  
  Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid.
  
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• F1: "It's going to be very difficult," warns Verstappen

  10-09-2026 13:38 via pitpass.com
  
  Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen warns of "big shunts" at a track that kills cars.
  
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