Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his lead in the standings
Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive victory and extending his lead in the championship standings. The race featured intense competition, with Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri third, while new regulations led to strategic use of electrical boosts during overtakes. The event also marked the debut of the Cadillac F1 team's home race, part of F1's broader push to gain mainstream traction in the United States.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix, securing his third straight victory and increasing his championship lead to 100 points.
- ▪Lando Norris finished second, Oscar Piastri third, and Charles Leclerc dropped to sixth after spinning on the final lap.
- ▪The race was moved to an earlier start time due to thunderstorm threats and followed a five-week hiatus caused by canceled Middle East races.
- ▪New F1 regulations emphasizing battery-powered boosts led to strategic 'yo-yo' racing, drawing criticism from some drivers.
- ▪The Miami Grand Prix was the first U.S. race featuring the new Cadillac F1 team, backed by General Motors, aiming to boost F1's popularity in America.
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Formula 1Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship leadFormula 1 is still working to break into mainstream American culture — with a trio of U.S. races, a new deal with Apple TV and the inaugural home race for the Cadillac F1 team.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli holds the trophy as he celebrates on the podium after the 2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday.Chandan Khanna / AFP via Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 3, 2026, 2:58 PM EDTBy Sahil KapurMIAMI GARDENS, Fla.
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