Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole

Briton beats Antonelli by one hundredth of a second Verstappen qualifies third on tough Madring track Proving that timing is all, not least in making a statement, Lando Norris kept his very best to last for a moment that must be considered close to Formula One perfection.

His pole position at the sport’s newest circuit, the Madring, for the Spanish Grand Prix was so immense it left him shocked. Not least in that he had not threatened the top of the timesheets at any point over the weekend until the final lap of the final session, and then he was masterly. On a circuit that has proved…