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"I was just lacking pace on a single lap" admits Antonelli
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Indexed on June-14-2026 04:03:05 from: F1Technical.net ( 147 views )
"I was just lacking pace on a single lap" admits Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli salvaged a front‑row challenge from a weekend that had looked uncharacteristically difficult for the championship leader, qualifying third for the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix behind teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
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Russell is "happy to be back in my groove" after a run of tough races
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Russell is "happy to be back in my groove" after a run of tough races
George Russell delivered a commanding and cathartic qualifying performance at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya, taking pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix and signalling a decisive return to form after several difficult weekends.
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Hamilton has "really struggled to get on pace" ahead of his surreal laps in qualifying
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Hamilton has "really struggled to get on pace" ahead of his surreal laps in qualifying
Lewis Hamilton produced one of the standout turnarounds of the Barcelona‑Catalunya weekend, transforming a difficult start into a superb qualifying performance that put him on the front row alongside former Mercedes teammate George Russell.
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F1MATHS: Will the Barcelona F1 race turn into a 'degradation festival'?
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F1MATHS: Will the Barcelona F1 race turn into a 'degradation festival'?
The Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix is set to unfold as one of the most strategically complex races of the season, shaped by extreme heat, unusually high tyre degradation and Pirelli's decision to bring a softer range of compounds than in previous years.
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Why doesn't Lewis Hamilton talk to Martin Brundle?
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Why doesn't Lewis Hamilton talk to Martin Brundle?
Martin Brundle's gridwalk has been a key part of the pre-race show on British TV's broadcast of Formula 1 since 1997 and it doesn't look like Sky Sports will be stopping it anytime soon.
"I was just lacking pace on a single lap" admits Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli salvaged a front‑row challenge from a weekend that had looked uncharacteristically difficult for the championship leader, qualifying third for the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix behind teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli salvaged a front‑row challenge from a weekend that had looked uncharacteristically difficult for the championship leader, qualifying third for the Barcelona‑Catalunya Grand Prix behind teammate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
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George Russell knew his Mercedes was fast but was surprised by just how quick in Australian Grand Prix qualifying. Lando Norris was not so happy. read more »
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Lando Norris has delivered a withering put-down of F1's new regulations, stating the sport has come from 'the cars best ever made to probably the worst'. The... read more »
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Mercedes has been fined ?7,500 for releasing Kimi Antonelli's car in an unsafe condition. read more »
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F1 practice was delayed on Saturday in Melbourne, after a dramatic crash in the earlier Formula 3 sprint race. read more »
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes have learned of its fate in the second of two post-qualifying investigations at the F1 Australian GP. The post Kimi Antonelli learns fate of... read more »
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World champion Lando Norris joins in with the criticism of the new generation of F1 cars. read more »
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Max Verstappen said he's "not having fun at all" driving Formula 1's controversial cars after crashing out of the season's first qualifying session read more »
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The FIA have confirmed a late penalty verdict for Mercedes after the Silver Arrows were involved in multiple incidents at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Lewis Hamilton hopes Mercedes' power advantage in Australia is not a result of compression ratios read more »
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Max Verstappen had an X-ray on his hands after a "very weird" crash in the first part of Qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. read more »
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Leclerc thought Russell’s data was wrong at first - until he realised the pace was real. read more »
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Lance Stroll has been given special dispensation to take part in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix despite not setting a competitive lap time all weekend, with Max... read more »
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George Russell has confirmed Mercedes' searing pace in qualifying for the F1 Australian Grand Prix came as no surprise to the Silver Arrows. The post George Russell: F1... read more »
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Reigning champion Lando Norris says Formula 1 has gone from having the best cars in the sport's history to the worst after new rules were introduced for the 2026 season. read more »
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The FIA has issued its judgement on Mercedes for an unsafe release in Australian GP qualifying read more »
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The FIA have announced the stewards' verdict as to whether Lance Stroll can compete in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. read more »
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Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen suffered an injury scare at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix before even getting the chance to prove himself at the first race of... read more »
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After crashing out of FP3, the Mercedes crew put in a heroic effort to get Kimi Antonelli out on track in Qualifying to complete the front row on the grid! For more F1® videos,... read more »
Spanish Grand Prix
14th of June 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 156 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 90 |
| 3 | George Russell | 88 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | 75 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | 60 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 58 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | 43 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | 29 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 26 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 26 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 244 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 165 |
| 3 | McLaren | 118 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 72 |
| 5 | Alpine | 41 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Williams | 11 |
| 9 | Audi | 2 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |
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