Spanish GP Quali Review: A ‘Gorgeous’ Lap To Seal Pole
Summary
Harry Benjamin and Alice Powell review qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madrid circuit, where Lando Norris secured his third pole of the season with a stunning lap despite McLaren’s struggles. Kimi Antonelli started second, while Max Verstappen qualified third, and Lewis Hamilton missed out on pole by a narrow margin. The hosts discuss the challenges of the new track, the championship battle between Antonelli and George Russell, and Oscar Piastri’s continued difficulties, before previewing the upcoming race.
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Intro: Lando Norris secures pole position
Analysis: Norris's surprise performance vs expectations
Interview: Lando Norris on his best lap ever
Discussion: Norris's ability to rescue weekends
Context: Difficulty of new circuit and FP3 errors
Race preview: Antonelli's strategy from P2
Tire degradation and Max Verstappen's start
Championship context: Antonelli's 66-point lead
Interview: Kimi Antonelli on race approach
Max Verstappen's P3 and Red Bull's pace
Interview: Max Verstappen on the new track
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Ferrari's struggle: Hamilton and Leclerc in P4/P5
Interview: Lewis Hamilton on missed pole
George Russell's inconsistent qualifying performance
Oscar Piastri's struggles with new regulations
Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto's top 10 finishes
Arvid Lindblad's strong rookie performance
Bottom of the grid: Sainz, Alonso, and penalties
Race strategy predictions and winner picks
Outro and EFL podcast promotion
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