Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Spanish Grand Prix

Key Points:

• McLaren faced a disappointing Spanish Grand Prix, with Lando Norris finishing third despite a strong performance hindered by a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) and Oscar Piastri struggling with strategy and pace, ending eighth.
• Lewis Hamilton retired due to a brake pedal malfunction after a strong start, missing out on a potential podium and impacting Ferrari's fight for second in the constructors' championship.
• Kimi Antonelli secured another win by capitalizing on others' misfortunes and strategic errors, extending his championship lead and tying Mercedes with Ferrari for most grand prix wins by a power unit manufacturer.
• Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso had difficult races, with Sainz retiring after incidents and Alonso finishing 17th despite damage and engine issues, reflecting a tough weekend for Aston Martin and Spanish drivers.
• Franco Colapinto impressed with a seventh-place finish, leading the midfield battle and helping Alpine close the gap to Racing Bulls in the constructors' standings, while the Madring circuit was criticized for producing a dull race with limited overtaking.