Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive victory and extending his championship lead to 20 points over teammate George Russell.
- Antonelli started from pole position but briefly lost the lead before reclaiming it and fending off McLaren's Lando Norris, who finished second, with Oscar Piastri completing the podium in third.
- The race featured intense wheel-to-wheel battles under new regulations aimed at enhancing racing excitement, though some drivers criticized the battery management rules as detracting from pure racing.
- Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc spun on the final lap, dropping from potential podium contention to sixth place, expressing disappointment over the mistake.
- The Miami Grand Prix also marked the U.S. debut of the GM-backed Cadillac F1 team, highlighting Formula 1's efforts to grow its American fanbase amid rising viewership and celebrity interest.
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