In a dramatic Formula 1 sprint race in Miami Gardens, McLaren’s Lando Norris secured victory in challenging, rain-soaked conditions that led to multiple crashes and ended under a safety car. Starting from third, Norris made an impressive move to take second place right at the beginning and eventually overtook teammate Oscar Piastri during a chaotic series of pit stops late in the race. This victory was a much-needed boost for Norris, who had struggled in prior races and was trailing in the championship standings behind Piastri, who finished in second, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton claimed third.
Hamilton, reflecting on the race, expressed satisfaction with his performance amid a tough season as he transitions to Ferrari. Meanwhile, the race was disappointing for Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who had made history by becoming the youngest pole-sitter in F1. He faced challenges in the first corner and later collided with reigning champion Max Verstappen in the pit lane, ultimately finishing in 10th place, outside the points. Antonelli criticized Piastri’s racing tactics but received no penalties from race officials.
Verstappen himself faced a setback with a 10-second penalty due to an unsafe release during his pit stop. The event was marred by several crashes, including a pre-race incident where Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc hit the wall and failed to start, along with a puncture that forced Williams driver Carlos Sainz to withdraw. The race concluded under a safety car after Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso collided with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, necessitating recovery efforts from the track.
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