Lando Norris claimed victory in the Miami F1 Sprint, leading a McLaren 1-2 with teammate Oscar Piastri. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli faces a penalty that could alter his finishing position.
The Miami Grand Prix weekend saw its second Sprint race of the 2026 season, with Lando Norris taking a commanding win from pole position. It was a banner day for McLaren as Oscar Piastri followed Norris to secure a 1-2 finish, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium. Behind them, Kimi Antonelli crossed the line in fourth but soon faced scrutiny for exceeding track limits. After already being shown a black and white flag, Antonelli was handed a five-second penalty, which is expected to drop him to sixth and cost him two championship points.
George Russell finished fifth, while Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly rounded out the points-scoring positions. Pre-race issues meant that Nico Hulkenberg and a certain Mr. Lindblad were unable to start.
Despite the penalty, Antonelli’s efforts were notable, although the young driver now has some homework to do on keeping within the lines. As for McLaren, it's a job well done, as their drivers capitalized on a strong qualifying performance to dominate the Sprint. Norris, buoyed by the victory, will be looking to carry this momentum into the main event on Sunday.
Fans will have to wait and see if McLaren can replicate their Sprint success in the Grand Prix, while others like Verstappen will be eager to improve upon their positions. In a sport where every point counts, Antonelli's penalty serves as a reminder of the fine margins that can separate triumph from setback.