F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli defeats Lando Norris to grab hard-fought win
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Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive win of the 2026 season at the Miami Grand Prix, holding off reigning world champion Lando Norris in a dry race at the Miami International Autodrome.
- Antonelli overcame a poor start and downshift issues to maintain the lead, while Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and third respectively, with Charles Leclerc spinning on the final lap and dropping to sixth.
- The race featured early incidents including Alpine's Pierre Gasly flipping after contact with Liam Lawson, and Red Bull's Isack Hadjar crashing out, leading to a safety car neutralization.
- Max Verstappen struggled with tyre wear late in the race, falling behind Leclerc, Piastri, and George Russell, who finished fourth, while Lewis Hamilton ended seventh after a slower pit stop and early contact damage.
- The Miami GP's early start avoided rain despite forecast threats, and the F1 season now moves to the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on 22-24 May.
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