Kimi Antonelli secures Miami Grand Prix victory to extend title lead
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has extended his Formula 1 championship advantage by securing a dominant victory at the Miami Grand Prix following a five-week break.
The young Italian delivered a stupendous weekend performance, claiming his third consecutive pole position and race win.
His impressive form completely overshadowed teammate George Russell, who struggled to find grip and rhythm around the Florida circuit.
McLaren secure double podium finish
Reigning world champion Lando Norris capitalised on a new upgrade package to finish second.
The British driver had earlier taken a commanding sprint victory on Saturday, but missed out on the main event win after anticipated wet weather failed to materialise.
He was joined on the podium by teammate Oscar Piastri, who drove a solid race to secure third place despite finishing adrift of his garage partner.
Late drama demotes Leclerc
Ferrari endured a frustrating Sunday after Charles Leclerc received a 20-second post-race time penalty.
The Monegasque driver was punished for leaving the track repeatedly and driving in an unsafe condition.
A dramatic final-lap spin into the wall ultimately dropped him from sixth down to eighth position.
His teammate Lewis Hamilton also struggled, trailing behind all weekend and suffering a slow pit stop alongside contact with Alpine’s Franco Colapinto.
Verstappen stumbles as Williams score
Max Verstappen endured a difficult race, spinning on the opening lap and receiving a five-second penalty for a pit exit violation.
Despite the Red Bull driver’s uncharacteristic errors, the team showed positive pace following recent upgrades.
Elsewhere, Williams salvaged vital points through Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, with the latter getting off the mark for the season.
Alpine also celebrated a highly successful weekend as Colapinto secured crucial points following his strongest performance to date.