THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tough quiz questions on the week's F1 news and the Spanish Grand Prix

Special ContributorRob Burnett

Max Verstappen won his seventh Grand Prix of the year in Barcelona on Sunday – but it was no stroll in the park for Red Bull's championship leader.

The Dutchman was beaten to pole on Saturday by McLaren's Lando Norris, and then beaten into Turn 1 on the race start by George Russell who got a rocket start from P4 on the grid to lead coming out of the first corner.

Unlock exclusive F1 content and more with F1 Unlocked. Totally free.

Membership gets you closer with:

Curated insider content
Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences
Member benefits, rewards and offers

Next Up

Verstappen reacts to 'difficult' Q2 exit in Japan
What the teams said – Qualifying in Japan
Watch Round 2 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Ride onboard with Antonelli for his superb pole lap in Japan
Lindblad outlines his bold approach to Q3 appearance in Japan
Antonelli takes championship lead with victory in Japan

THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tough quiz questions on the week's F1 news and the Spanish Grand Prix

Related Articles