Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix, further establishing his dominance in the championship standings. This win, achieved at the Miami International Autodrome, extends his lead to 20 points over George Russell.
Lando Norris finished second in the race, crossing the line just 3.264 seconds behind Antonelli. Oscar Piastri completed a double podium for McLaren by finishing third.
The race featured notable penalties that impacted several drivers. Charles Leclerc received a 20-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage, which ultimately promoted Lewis Hamilton to sixth place. Max Verstappen also faced a five-second penalty for crossing the white line at the pit exit.
Antonelli’s success was attributed to a strategic undercut during pit stops, showcasing effective collaboration with his Mercedes team. The race unfolded under challenging conditions, with a constant threat of rain that led to a schedule change.
This victory marks Antonelli as the third driver in history to win three races consecutively in this season. Prior to Miami, he had already claimed victories in China and Japan.
Key race statistics:
- Kimi Antonelli’s winning time: 1:33:19.273
- George Russell trails Antonelli by 20 points
- Lando Norris finished just over three seconds behind
Lando Norris expressed disappointment about missing out on the win, stating, “How did we not win this? We can make it easier for ourselves.” Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc acknowledged his mistake and said, “That’s all on me. I am very disappointed in myself.”
The next Formula 1 race is scheduled for the Canadian Grand Prix, where teams will look to capitalize on their learnings from Miami.
