F1 2026 Spanish GP starting grid after two penalties
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Key Points:
- Lando Norris secured pole position for the first Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid, ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- The new temporary circuit is challenging for overtaking, which may impact Antonelli's race strategy compared to his previous comeback at Monza.
- Qualifying proceeded without red flags, alleviating concerns about frequent crashes on the new track.
- Carlos Sainz received a three-place grid penalty for impeding Valtteri Bottas, while Lance Stroll faced a massive 40-place penalty due to a new Honda power unit failure before setting a qualifying time.
