Kimi’s 8th Win, Lando’s Heartbreak & Madrid’s Big Problem

Kimi Antonelli has won Formula One’s first race at the Madring—but should it have been Lando Norris’s victory?Kimi now has an incredible eight wins from his first 38 F1 starts, surpassing George Russell’s seven wins. But after producing one of the best qualifying laps of his career, Lando controlled the Spanish Grand Prix until a badly timed Virtual Safety Car and a seven-second pit stop changed everything.In this episode of Paddock 43, Elle breaks down:• Why Lando’s Madrid pole lap was so impressive• How the Virtual Safety Car handed Kimi the advantage• Why overtaking was almost impossible at the Madring• The 46 deleted lap times during FP2• Lance Stroll’s disastrous 2026 season• Whether the circuit was genuinely ready• The reported theft of 300 metres of electrical cable• Fernando Alonso’s uncertain Aston Martin future• The latest information surrounding the 2027 F1 calendar• Wimbledon, influencers and who deserves access to major sporting eventsPlus, Elle shares a personal update about working with GM, off-roading in Tasmania and booking a trip to the Singapore Grand Prix.Do you think Lando deserved to win? And does the Madring need major changes before Formula One returns?Subscribe to Paddock 43 and join the conversation below.#F1 #MadridGP #Paddock43 🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43 – The Formula 1 Podcast That Keeps It Real! 🏎️💨If you love F1 drama, race breakdowns, driver gossip, and unfiltered opinions, you’re in the right place! Paddock 43 is your go-to podcast for everything happening on and off the track .🚥 What You’ll Get Every Week: ✅ Race Recaps & Analysis – Who dominated, who bottled it, and what it means for the championship. ✅ Breaking F1 News & Rumours – Driver transfers, team drama, FIA chaos—nothing’s off-limits. ✅ F1 Lifestyle & Behind-the-Scenes – From team principals to race engineers, we break it all down. ✅ Hot Takes & Debate Segments – lets get controversial Unlike other F1 podcasts, we bring the energy, the humour, and the unfiltered takes—just like chatting F1 with your best mates. Subscribe & Never Miss an Episode! 🔔💬 Join the Paddock 43 Community: 📲 Follow us on Instagram (@paddock43podcast) & TikTok (@Paddock43Podcast) for BTS, F1 Memes, Live Q&As, and Breaking News Updates.🎤 Got a question or F1 hot take? Drop it in the comments—we might feature it in the next episode!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube – Hit that follow button so you never miss a race-week recap!🏁 Welcome to Paddock 43—where F1 meets the fans. Let’s race! 🏎️💨@ellebaillieu