The final classification of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix has now been officially confirmed by the FIA, following a dramatic and incident-filled race at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Antonelli Continues Dominance
Kimi Antonelli extended his remarkable start to the season by converting his third consecutive pole position into a third straight victory. The Mercedes driver once again demonstrated composure under pressure, fending off an early and sustained challenge from Lando Norris.
Norris, driving for McLaren, pushed hard throughout the race and secured second place, finishing just over three seconds behind the leader. His team-mate, Oscar Piastri, completed the podium in third, though he trailed significantly after losing time during the middle stint.
With this result, Antonelli further strengthens his lead in the Drivers’ Championship, emerging as the early dominant force of the 2026 season.
Strong Performances Behind the Podium
George Russell ensured a strong double points finish for Mercedes by taking fourth place, continuing his consistent run of form.
Defending world champion Max Verstappen crossed the line in fifth for Red Bull Racing. Although he received a five-second time penalty for crossing the white line at pit exit, the gap behind him meant his finishing position remained unchanged.
Ferrari Drama and Penalties Shake Up Order
There was significant post-race reshuffling involving Ferrari. Charles Leclerc initially finished sixth on the road but was handed a 20-second time penalty after the race. This dropped him down to eighth in the final classification.
The penalty promoted his team-mate Lewis Hamilton to sixth place, marking a solid recovery drive. Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto capitalized on the chaos to secure seventh for Alpine.
Williams Double Points Finish
Both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon delivered a strong result for Williams, finishing ninth and tenth respectively to bring home valuable points for the team.
Attrition and Retirements
The race saw several drivers fail to finish, highlighting the demanding nature of the Miami circuit. Retirements included:
- Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull)
Fastest Lap
Lando Norris also claimed the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:31.869 on lap 35, underlining McLaren’s strong pace throughout the weekend.
Final Classification (Top 10)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Lando Norris (McLaren) +3.264s
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +27.092s
- George Russell (Mercedes) +43.051s
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +48.949s (+5s penalty)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +53.753s
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) +1:01.871s
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +1:04.245s (+20s penalty)
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) +1:22.072s
- Alex Albon (Williams) +1:30.972s
What’s Next?
The Formula 1 season remains in North America for the next round, as teams head to the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Unusually, the race has been moved earlier in the calendar and will take place on May 24, following a three-week break after Miami. This scheduling shift places it ahead of the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, altering the traditional rhythm of the F1 season.