Formula 1 Returns to Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix
As noted by BBC Sport reporter Lorraine McKenna, Formula 1 is back in Spain for the second time this season, marking the championship’s first visit to the capital city of Madrid since 1981. Teams tackle the 5.414km purpose-built Madring, now home to the 57-lap Spanish Grand Prix.
Championship Standings After the Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli enters the Madrid weekend holding a 66-point lead over team-mate George Russell in the drivers’ championship. Antonelli arrives in Spain fresh off a triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, where he secured victory after starting 19th on the grid at Monza.
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton Face New Pressures
Ferrari left Monza with more questions to answer, after another disappointing weekend outside of the podium places. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton dropped to third spot in the standings with 76 adrift of leader Antonelli. Hamilton now sits 10 points behind his former Silver Arrows team-mate after finishing sixth in Italy.
Did you know? Formula 1 has returned to the Spanish capital of Madrid for the first time since 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last time Formula 1 raced in Madrid?
Formula 1 has returned to Madrid for the first time since 1981.
Who leads the drivers’ championship heading into Madrid?
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the championship, holding a 66-point lead over team-mate George Russell, following a victory at the Italian Grand Prix.
Where does Lewis Hamilton stand in the championship?
Lewis Hamilton sits in third spot in the drivers’ standings, 10 points behind his former Silver Arrows team-mate and 76 adrift of leader Antonelli, following a sixth-place finish.
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Who will emerge victorious at the 57-lap Spanish Grand Prix held on the 5.414km custom-designed Madring? This could be a tricky one to predict.
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