F1: Antonelli Wins Miami GP as Norris, Piastri Complete Podium

If there was any doubt about Kimi Antonelli’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, Miami just cleared it. Three races, three poles, three wins. The 19-year-old is not just leading the championship; he is setting the tone. Around the Miami International Autodrome, Antonelli kept things under control to beat Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while George Russell watched from fourth.

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The race start had the usual Miami chaos, even after organisers moved things earlier to avoid the rain. Antonelli did not get the cleanest launch, which opened the door for Charles Leclerc into Turn 1. Max Verstappen tried to follow that move but ended up spinning instead. Norris and Piastri suddenly found themselves right in the mix, reshuffling the order within seconds.

It did not take long for things to escalate. Lewis Hamilton picked up damage after contact with Franco Colapinto, adding to the opening lap's mess. Then came the major incident on lp 6, as Pierre Gasly went into a heavy roll after tangling with Liam Lawson, bringing out the safety car and halting the early momentum.

Gasly walked away, which mattered most, but both drivers were out on the spot. Isack Hadjar also found the wall on the same lap, while Nico Hulkenberg retired with a technical issue. It turned into one of those early race phases where survival felt as important as outright pace for most of the grid.

When the race resumed, Norris looked sharp and moved into the lead, building on his sprint win from earlier in the weekend. Verstappen went for a different approach on hard tyres and briefly cycled ahead during the pit sequence. But once the stops settled, it was back to Antonelli leading the way, with Norris close enough to keep things interesting.

From there, it turned into a familiar story. Norris could close in but struggled to get any real opportunity to pass. The dirty air from the car ahead made life difficult, and tyre management started to play a role. Antonelli, meanwhile, stayed calm and consistent, hitting his marks and not giving Norris any real opening.

Leclerc’s race ended in a very Leclerc way. He was in contention for a podium but spun on the final lap and hit the wall, dropping down the order. A 20-second penalty for repeated track limits only made things worse. Verstappen also received a five-second penalty for a pit exit infringement, though it did not affect his final position.

Hamilton managed to bring his car home in sixth despite the early damage, while Colapinto quietly delivered one of his strongest races by finishing 7th. By extending his stint and timing his stop well, he secured his best result so far.

Further down the order, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon ensured a double points finish for Williams in ninth and tenth. The paddock now heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand Prix, where Mercedes have a strong record.