Lando Norris finished in second place, while Oscar Piastri secured third. George Russell ended the race in fourth, over 40 seconds behind Antonelli. Max Verstappen placed fifth after facing an investigation for a potential pit exit violation.

The race took place at the Miami International Autodrome, which started three hours earlier than scheduled due to forecasts of lightning storms. The event featured multiple incidents, including crashes involving Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly, leading to a dramatic start.

Key race statistics:

• Kimi Antonelli achieved 3 consecutive race wins.
• Lando Norris finished second, followed closely by Oscar Piastri in third.
• George Russell was more than 40 seconds behind the leader.
• Max Verstappen spun a full 360 degrees, finishing fifth.
• Charles Leclerc ended up in sixth place after hitting the wall.
• Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, Pierre Gasly, and Isack Hadjar did not finish the race.

The race was characterized by an electric first lap filled with significant incidents. Despite predictions, the anticipated rain did not arrive during the competition. Observers noted that Antonelli’s victory signifies a shift in Formula 1 dynamics, particularly with Mercedes’ apparent loss of pace dominance.

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Key details of the event:

• The Miami Grand Prix is part of a Sprint weekend format.
• Practice 1 on Friday will last for 90 minutes, instead of the usual hour.
• The Sprint race is a 100km contest held on Saturday.
• The Grand Prix itself is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.

In this Sprint weekend format, teams will participate in a single practice session, followed by Sprint Qualifying and then the Sprint race. The points system awards a total of 36 points to the top eight finishers in the Sprint race, with 8 points for first place, 7 points for second, and so on down to 4 points for fifth place.

This season has seen Mercedes dominate, winning all three races thus far. As the championship leader heading into Miami, Kimi Antonelli faces competition from rival teams such as Ferrari and McLaren. Mercedes’ dominance will again be tested by these chasing rivals.

This F1 schedule change follows cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The reshuffling has created an opportunity for teams to regroup and strategize ahead of this pivotal race.

The event is expected to attract significant attention, with Kim Kardashian widely expected to make her first garage appearance of the season. As fans look forward to witnessing high-speed action at the Miami International Autodrome, all eyes will be on how teams leverage their upgrades during this critical phase of the championship.

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