What happened: George Russell set the first official lap record at the Madring in Madrid's debut Spanish Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli won from second on the grid ahead of Max Verstappen and polesitter Lando Norris. Russell finished fifth after qualifying outside the top five.
Why it matters: Madrid starts a 10-year hosting deal after taking the race from Barcelona. The inaugural mark sets the benchmark all future Madrid weekends will chase.
By the numbers: Antonelli converted a P2 start into P1, with Verstappen moving P3 to P2 and Norris dropping P1 to P3. Leclerc and Russell completed the top five, followed by Lawson, Colapinto, Piastri, Lindblad and Hülkenberg. Hamilton qualified P4 alongside Leclerc in P5.
What to watch: The time stands as the target for next year's return to Madrid.