Miami Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings for weekend of fourth race in 2026
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli dominated the Miami Grand Prix weekend, securing pole position and victory, extending his championship lead with a 9/10 performance rating.
- McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and third respectively, with Norris praised for capitalizing on upgrades and Piastri noted for solid racecraft.
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc received a 20-second penalty for multiple track limit violations and dropped from sixth to eighth, marking a disappointing weekend despite competitive pace.
- Max Verstappen faced setbacks including a first-lap spin and a five-second penalty but showed signs of Red Bull's progress, earning a 6/10 rating.
- Notable performances included Franco Colapinto's strong weekend for Alpine (8/10) and mixed results for other drivers such as Lewis Hamilton (5/10) and Fernando Alonso (7/10), with several midfield teams struggling with upgrades and reliability.
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