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Kimi Antonelli’s Madrid Win &, McLaren Heartbreak

  Kimi Antonelli’s Madrid Win &  McLaren Heartbreak Motorsport has an age-old proverb: when momentum is on your side, luck has a funny habit of tagging along for the ride. At the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix , 19-year-old sensation Kimi Antonelli clinched his eighth victory of the 2026 campaign in headline-grabbing fashion.  Admitting the win candidly, he felt like he " picked the pocket " of reigning World Champion Lando Norris , Antonelli’s triumph around the brand-new Circuito del Madring proved that championship crowns are won as much by timing and opportunism as by raw horsepower, but to be fair to Kimi, he did say he felt like he did not deserve this win. Ultimately, the Spanish weekend was defined by virtual safety car heartbreak, inaugural venue teething issues, and the runaway momentum of Formula 1’s next undisputed superstar. The Virtual Safety Car Lottery: Heartbreak for Norris For the majority of the afternoon, Lando Norris appeared in total contr...

Post-Shanghai F1® Update

 

F1 News, Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes F1,

Post-Shanghai F1® Update


Here at Senate Grand Prix, we like new records and history being made, and with Kimi Antonelli officially announcing his arrival, becoming the second-youngest winner in F1® history and cementing a perfect start for Mercedes.



Toto Wolf is full of smiles as he now has two wins from two races; the Silver Arrows hold a commanding 31-point lead over Ferrari in the standings.



However, it’s not all celebrations


The FIA is facing a formal letter of complaint from Formula One® drivers regarding stewarding standards—a sentiment echoed by some in the F1® pit lane after the "Cylinder Boost" controversy. So there will be more news to come.


Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes F1


Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has forced the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, creating an unexpected five-week gap before the circus resumes in Miami this May.


F1, Ferrari Monza Test

Ferrari is already planning a private test at Monza to fast-track upgrades for the SF-26. 


At the same time, McLaren holds "crisis talks" with Mercedes after a disastrous double-DNS for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Shanghai. The "Great Reset" is proving to be a brutal master for some, but a dream for others.


Middle East race cancellations.

And as always, when the lights go out and the drama unfolds, here at Senate Grand Prix, there is only one winner, and that's you, the race fans!


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