Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli wins chaotic 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix for third straight victory amid incidents, penalties, and international acclaim
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Kimi Antonelli claimed his third consecutive victory at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix on May 3, his first from pole despite a poor start, extending his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 20 points (100-80). The 19-year-old Italian held off McLaren's Lando Norris in a race packed with spins, crashes, safety cars, and penalties for Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, earning praise from international media and celebrity cheers from Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi.
Former driver Jolyon Palmer has cautioned that Kimi Antonelli must improve his race starts ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli extended his drivers' championship lead to 20 points by winning the Miami Grand Prix but lost the lead off the line from pole.
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David Coulthard has highlighted the role of Kimi Antonelli's family and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in helping the young driver stay focused during his championship lead.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli dropped from fourth to sixth in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race following a five-second track limits penalty. A botched start saw him fall from second to fourth, drawing criticism from Jenson Button and Charles Leclerc. Antonelli retains a seven-point championship lead over teammate George Russell.
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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the sole practice session for the Miami Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.297 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, the Formula 1 championship leader, faced power unit issues that ended his session early. The session marked the first on-track action since Japan due to cancelled Middle East races.
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner attributes the success of younger drivers in the 2026 season to their lack of ingrained habits from previous cars. He highlighted Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who leads the championship after wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. Steiner contrasted Antonelli's edge with teammate George Russell's challenges.
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Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has praised Mercedes' championship-leading Kimi Antonelli as essential 'fresh blood' for the sport after two early-season wins in his 2026 title challenge. The Italian driver's talent and personality are inspiring young fans, potentially shifting attention from Ferrari.
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May 04, 2026 14:08George Russell credits Antonelli-inspired changes for Miami GP recovery
May 01, 2026 20:20Lando Norris takes Miami sprint pole as George Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari gains
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April 28, 2026 01:30Kimi Antonelli's early wins give George Russell a wake-up call
April 27, 2026 22:40Bradley Lord praises Kimi Antonelli's rapid learning in rookie F1 season
April 25, 2026 18:24Mercedes pranks Kimi Antonelli to keep him grounded in F1 lead