Norris edges Antonelli to secure pole position in 1st Spanish GP in Madrid in 45 years

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, marking the first Formula 1 race in the city in over 40 years. Norris narrowly outpaced Kimi Antonelli, who had dominated the weekend, by just one hundredth of a second at the new Madring urban circuit. Antonelli, leading the drivers’ standings, will start second, followed by Max Verstappen in third. The session was mostly clean despite earlier disruptions, with notable incidents including Lewis Hamilton’s crash and Oliver Bearman’s absence due to a practice crash. The race marks a significant return to Madrid, with an expected attendance of 350,000. QUESTION: How might the return of Formula 1 to Madrid after such a long absence impact the local community and economy?