Antonelli Tops Crash-Strewn Final Madrid Practice
Lewis Hamilton crashed at the final corner and drove a damaged Ferrari against team orders, triggering a red flag and possible stewards action.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari at the final corner during final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, triggering a red flag stoppage.
- Hamilton ignored multiple instructions from race engineer Carlo Santi to stop his damaged car, attempting to drive the SF-26 back to the pits with a broken front wing and punctured tire.
- Only after an intervention from the FIA race director did Hamilton finally park his Ferrari, as track workers spent 54 minutes repairing damaged safety barriers before resuming the session.
- Stewards may investigate Hamilton for driving in an unsafe condition, potentially warranting a grid penalty under F1's 2026 sporting regulations. Sky Sports analyst Anthony Davidson said, "Any young driver that is watching this right now, you don't do that."
- Meanwhile, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets on the new Madring circuit, which drivers described as "the most risky on the calendar" ahead of qualifying later Saturday.
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Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1’s Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes
MADRID (AP) — Kimi Antonelli stayed on top at the new Madring track on Saturday, setting the fastest time in practice and establishing himself as the driver to beat ahead of the decisive qualifying session for the inaugural Spanish Grand…
Antonelli still fastest in Madrid ahead of qualifying for F1's Spanish GP as Hamilton crashes
Kimi Antonelli has stayed on top at the new Madring track by setting the fastest time in practice and establishing himself as the driver to beat ahead of the decisive qualifying session for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
The third free practice session in the Spanish capital was marked by the mistakes of Lewis Hamilton and Oliver Bearman.
During the final free practice session of the Formula 1 World Championship in Madrid, both Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton and Haas driver Oliver Bearman hit the wall.
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