Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, marking the first Formula One race held at the newly constructed Madring circuit in Madrid. Driving for Mercedes, Antonelli maintained his lead to finish ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who took second place, and McLaren’s Lando Norris, who rounded out the podium in third.

The race was characterized by a lack of overtaking maneuvers. Following the opening lap, only four on-track passes were recorded throughout the event, none of which involved the leaders. Charles Leclerc finished fourth for Ferrari, followed by George Russell in fifth place for Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton’s performance was cut short on lap six when he was forced to retire from the race due to a brake failure. This retirement is considered a significant setback for Hamilton’s championship aspirations. While the event marked a historic debut for the Madrid venue, the race itself was described as a relatively uneventful affair following the initial lap.