Kimi Antonelli produces gutsy drive to hold off Norris and win F1 Miami GP

Antonelli claims third win of the season with Piastri third Mercedes driver extends championship lead to 20 points The margins were fine but ultimately it was a champion’s composure that won the day for Kimi Antonelli at the Miami Grand Prix. The teenager cannot legally buy a drink in the US yet but by the end of what was a gripping run to the flag the Italian had most assuredly earned a stiffener. Still 19 years old and in only his second season in Formula One, Antonelli’s calmness to see off immense pressure from McLaren’s Lando Norris, who hounded him to the finish, was his best performance in a run that has seen him take three consecutive pole positions and three consecutive wins in these opening four rounds. Continue reading...

Giles Richards at the Miami International Autodrome · Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:09 PM
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Kimi Antonelli produces gutsy drive to hold off Norris and win F1 Miami GP

Antonelli claims third win of the season with Piastri third
Mercedes driver extends championship lead to 20 points

The margins were fine but ultimately it was a champion’s composure that won the day for Kimi Antonelli at the Miami Grand Prix. The teenager cannot legally buy a drink in the US yet but by the end of what was a gripping run to the flag the Italian had most assuredly earned a stiffener.

Still 19 years old and in only his second season in Formula One, Antonelli’s calmness to see off immense pressure from McLaren’s Lando Norris, who hounded him to the finish, was his best performance in a run that has seen him take three consecutive pole positions and three consecutive wins in these opening four rounds.

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