F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026 results: Final classification confirmed after late penalties
The final classification for the 2026 has been officially ratified by the following a dramatic and incident-filled race that required post-event scrutiny from stewards.
What initially appeared to be a straightforward result was significantly altered after multiple investigations and time penalties were applied, reshuffling key positions inside the top 10 and adding further controversy to an already chaotic fourth round of the Formula 1 season.
Antonelli extends championship control
At the front, delivered another composed and clinical performance to secure victory for . The young Italian converted pole position into his third win of the campaign, reinforcing his status as the early championship favourite.
Despite sustained pressure from , Antonelli maintained control throughout the race. Norris pushed hard in the closing stages and ultimately secured second place, while his teammate ensured a double podium finish for the Woking-based outfit in third.
Midfield battles and penalties shake up order
Behind the leading trio, quietly delivered a solid drive to finish fourth and add valuable points for Mercedes.
However, much of the post-race attention centred on penalties issued further down the order. Reigning world champion was handed a five-second time penalty after being judged to have crossed the white line on pit exit — a breach of sporting regulations. Despite the sanction, the Red Bull driver retained fifth position, aided by time gaps behind him.
The most consequential decision involved . The driver originally finished sixth on the road but was later hit with a 20-second time penalty following a stewards’ review. The ruling dropped him two places to eighth in the final standings.
That development promoted teammate to sixth, marking another steady points finish for the seven-time world champion, while capitalised to take seventh for Alpine.
Tight midfield and attrition
The remainder of the top 10 saw lead the charge for in ninth, with teammate Alex Albon rounding out the points in 10th.
Outside the points, the race was marked by high attrition, with several retirements impacting the final classification. Drivers including Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar all failed to finish, underlining the demanding nature of the Miami circuit.
Final classification – Miami Grand Prix 2026
- (Mercedes) – Winner
- (McLaren) +3.264s
- (McLaren) +27.092s
- (Mercedes) +43.051s
- (Red Bull) +48.949s (+5s penalty)
- (Ferrari) +53.753s
- (Alpine) +1:01.871s
- (Ferrari) +1:04.245s (+20s penalty)
- (Williams) +1:22.072s
- Alex Albon (Williams) +1:30.972s
Fastest Lap: – 1:31.869
Championship implications and what’s next
Antonelli’s victory further extends his lead in the drivers’ standings, strengthening Mercedes’ early-season advantage in both championships. McLaren’s double podium also signals their growing competitiveness, while Ferrari will be left frustrated after losing valuable points due to Leclerc’s penalty.
Formula 1 now heads to the at the , with a three-week break before racing resumes. Scheduled for May 24, the Montreal round is set to provide another critical chapter in what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested 2026 season.