MiamiGrand Prix

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix delivered a masterclass in tension and unpredictability. The drama began immediately off the line as pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli locked up at Turn 1, allowing Charles Leclerc to slice through into the lead. Behind them, chaos reigned; a collision involving Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson sent the Red Bull spinning through the pack, forcing the championship leader to fight a recovery drive from the tail end of the field. The early stages were defined by Leclerc’s stubborn defense against the Mercedes, though the Ferrari’s tire degradation quickly became the story of the afternoon. As the race matured, McLaren played a bold hand by pitting Lando Norris on Lap 6. While the aggressive undercut forced Mercedes to respond, the strategy ultimately played into Kimi Antonelli’s hands. The young Italian drove with poise beyond his years, managing his energy and pace despite mounting pressure from Norris in the closing stages. As the Ferrari challenge evaporated—exacerbated by Leclerc’s eventual penalties and a late-race spin—the race turned into a two-horse sprint between Antonelli and Norris, with the Mercedes holding firm to take his third consecutive victory of the season.