Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix



The race’s begin time was introduced ahead by three hours as a result of menace of heavy rainstorms, however it occurred in largely sizzling and humid, overcast situations.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli gained the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, keeping off a dogged problem by reigning world champion Lando Norris, whose McLaren completed second.

The 19-year-old Italian’s third straight win extends his lead on the prime of this yr’s Method One world championship, whereas Norris’ McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri rounded off the rostrum in Florida.

Mercedes’ George Russell got here fourth, adopted by Pink Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

Antonelli started the race in pole place, however was instantly overtaken by Leclerc.

A chaotic begin additionally noticed Verstappen’s automotive spin 360 levels in the midst of the observe, and Pierre Gasly’s Alpine flipped upside-down whereas overtaking Liam Lawson.

However after a number of laps with a security automotive, the leaders pitted and Antonelli regained the lead, which he efficiently defended for the rest of the race.

The race’s begin time was introduced ahead by three hours as a result of menace of heavy rainstorms, however it occurred in largely sizzling and humid, overcast situations.

It was the primary Method One race after an enforced five-week hiatus, as a result of battle within the Center East, which a number of groups exploited with improve packages on their automobiles.

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