Antonelli wins – Kimi Antonelli claimed a third straight win in Miami, extending his lead in the Drivers’ standings ahead of the Canadian GP.
Kimi Antonelli’s Miami triumph turned South Beach into a stage for an already-rumbling F1 title story.
The Mercedes rookie won the 2026 Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive race victory. following earlier wins in China and Japan.. The 19-year-old also moved further ahead in the World Drivers’ Championship race. continuing a run that has placed him at the top of the standings as the youngest leader in F1 history.
Antonelli’s weekend began with pole position on Saturday, where he set the tone ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. On race day, he held his nerve at the start and after taking the lead on lap 30, he managed the gaps effectively to fend off a late charge from reigning champion Lando Norris.
His margin at the finish was 3.2 seconds over Norris, while the final top six featured Antonelli, Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc.
Meanwhile, Verstappen’s evening wasn’t fully clean-cut: Misryoum reports he faced investigation for crossing the pit lane exit line after a pit stop earlier in the race. That kind of post-race scrutiny can shift the narrative even after a driver reaches the chequered flag.
For viewers and teams alike, Antonelli’s consistency matters because it changes how rivals plan every weekend. When a driver keeps converting pole and early control into wins, the championship becomes less about single moments and more about controlling the race rhythm.
The Miami Grand Prix also delivered drama right from the gun. Misryoum notes that Leclerc pushed aggressively early while Verstappen suffered a spin as the opening moments unfolded, setting a chaotic backdrop before Antonelli asserted himself.
With the Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for May 24. Antonelli now heads north with momentum and the spotlight firmly on whether he can keep this historic run intact.. In a season where every point compounds. that next step could define how quickly the chase turns into a long-term reordering of the title picture.