In a dramatic and rain-soaked Formula 1 sprint race in Miami, McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed victory, marking a turnaround after recent struggles. Starting third, Norris quickly advanced to second place and later overtook teammate Oscar Piastri amid a series of strategic pit stops in the race’s closing stretch. After the win, he expressed satisfaction over team radio, a welcome triumph considering he recently lost the championship lead to Piastri, who finished the race in second. Lewis Hamilton, racing for Ferrari in his first season with the team, finished third and shared his happiness for a solid performance after a challenging year.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who made headlines by becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1 history, faced a disappointing race, losing positions early on due to a clash with Piastri and later suffering a collision with reigning champion Max Verstappen in the pit lane. Antonelli voiced his frustration, claiming Piastri pushed him off the track, but race officials took no action against the latter, deeming the move legitimate. Ultimately, Antonelli finished 10th, outside the points.
Max Verstappen, who was in contention, received a 10-second penalty for an unsafe release during his pit stop, complicating his race strategy. The sprint race was marked by multiple incidents due to the wet conditions; Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed before the race started, and Williams’ Carlos Sainz was forced to retire due to a tire puncture. The race concluded under the safety car after Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso collided with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, necessitating debris clearance from the track.
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