Piastri and Russell make contact at Spanish Grand Prix start

Norris goes on to win from pole.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

Norris defends, Antonelli cuts across the chicane and Piastri and Russell make contact! 🤯 Here is how the race start un Via @F1 on X

What happened: Lando Norris defended at the start in Madrid while Kimi Antonelli cut across the chicane.

Why it matters: Both drivers involved in the contact reached the finish: George Russell placed fifth and Oscar Piastri seventh.

By the numbers: Antonelli finished third after starting second, a net loss of one position.

What to watch: Post-race driver explanations could clarify how the opening-lap contact occurred.

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