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4mo ago

Lando Norris Triumphs in Rain-Soaked Miami Sprint

The McLaren driver capitalized on chaotic conditions and strategic calls to secure victory, while Charles Leclerc's crash and Max Verstappen's penalty shook the standings.

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Mercedes Kimi Antonelli in der Zange von den beiden McLarens Oscar Piastri und Lando Norris
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Overview

  • Lando Norris claimed victory in the Miami Sprint, finishing ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, with Lewis Hamilton completing the podium after an early switch to slick tyres.
  • Charles Leclerc crashed during the reconnaissance lap due to aquaplaning, ruling him out of the Sprint and leaving Ferrari scrambling to repair his car for tonight's Grand Prix qualifying.
  • Max Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for an unsafe pit release, dropping him out of the points after a collision with polesitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the pit lane.
  • The Sprint was heavily disrupted by sudden rain, leading to a delayed start, multiple laps behind the Safety Car, and a finish under yellow-flag conditions.
  • Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the youngest Sprint polesitter in Formula 1 history, struggled in the race, finishing outside the points after early setbacks and contact with Verstappen.