Norris Seizes Miami Sprint Lead as Antonelli Slips Back
Lando Norris led a McLaren charge at the Miami Sprint, while Kimi Antonelli struggled to hold his ground. The race's opening lap featured dramatic position changes and unexpected technical setbacks.
McLaren couldn't have asked for a better start to the Miami Sprint, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri taking charge right from the get-go. Norris launched off the line with precision, quickly establishing himself at the front of the pack. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, made a bold move past Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, ensuring a McLaren 1-2 in the early moments of the race.
For Kimi Antonelli, the opening lap was less than ideal. The young Italian found himself overtaken not only by Piastri but also by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Although Antonelli managed to fend off George Russell's advances at the first corner, he couldn't reclaim his position from Leclerc before the lap was out.
Elsewhere on the grid, the fans were treated to a thrilling three-way tussle involving Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly. The trio exchanged paint briefly, but it was Hamilton who emerged ahead, securing an early sixth place.
Meanwhile, Audi's Nico Hulkenberg faced a disappointing setback. His car's fiery demise during the reconnaissance lap marked his second DNS of the season, forcing him out of the 19-lap sprint before it even began.
If you missed the action-packed start, make sure to catch up on the opening lap highlights of the Miami Sprint.