The 2026 Miami Grand Prix changed the shape of the Formula 1 title fight.
Kimi Antonelli delivered another huge statement with victory around the Hard Rock Stadium. The Mercedes rookie held off both McLaren drivers in a tense race and extended his championship lead. It was his second win in three races after taking the top spot in Japan.
That result has given Antonelli 100 points after just four rounds. He now leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 20 points. It is a strong position this early in the season.
Behind the Silver Arrows, the battle is getting tighter.
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Charles Leclerc looked set to limit the damage, but a late spin and a 20-second post-race penalty dropped him further back. That cost him valuable points.
McLaren had reason to smile after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both finished on the podium. Norris moved ahead of Lewis Hamilton in the standings, though he remains far behind Antonelli.
Further down, several midfield battles are heating up. Franco Colapinto impressed. Carlos Sainz finally got on the board. Alex Albon also scored his first point of the season.
Meanwhile, Aston Martin still sits pointless after another frustrating weekend.
22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 Points
22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 Points
Lance Stroll is still waiting to score his first points of the 2026 season. The Miami race did not bring any improvement, and Aston Martin continues to struggle with performance. As the races go by, the pressure is increasing on both the driver and the team to deliver better results.
21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 Points
21. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 Points
Fernando Alonso has had a very difficult start to the season. The experienced driver has not scored any points in the first four races, which is far below what many expected. Aston Martin needs to fix its issues quickly if they want to turn things around.
20. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 Points
20. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 Points
Sergio Perez is also yet to score a point this season. Cadillac has shown some speed at times, but they have not been consistent enough to fight for points. The team will be hoping for a stronger performance in Canada.
19. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 Points
19. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 Points
Valtteri Bottas is in a similar situation, still without any points so far. The new Cadillac team has struggled to find its rhythm, and Miami did not offer much hope. They will need major improvements in the upcoming races.
18. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 Points
18. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 Points
Nico Hulkenberg has not been able to break into the points yet this season. Audi has found it tough to compete in the midfield battle. Both the driver and team will be looking for a fresh start soon.
17. Alex Albon (Williams) – 1 Point
17. Alex Albon (Williams) – 1 Point
Alex Albon finally got his first point of the season with a 10th-place finish in Miami. It may be a small result, but it should give him and the team some confidence going forward.
16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 Point
16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 Point
Esteban Ocon remains on one point after failing to score in Miami. Haas has had a mixed start, and they will be aiming for more consistent performances in the coming races.
15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 Points
15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 Points
Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto has shown some promise, but he is still on just two points. While there are signs of potential, Audi needs to improve its race pace to compete more effectively.
14. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 4 Points
14. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 4 Points
Carlos Sainz managed to get a solid result in Miami, finishing ninth. That result brought him up to four points and put him level with a couple of other drivers in the standings.
13. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 4 Points
13. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 4 Points
Isack Hadjar did not score any points in Miami after crashing out. Despite that setback, he remains on four points. He will be looking to bounce back quickly.
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12. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 Points
12. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 Points
Arvid Lindblad also missed out on points in Miami. He stays tied on four points with Hadjar and Sainz. The midfield competition is very close, and every race matters.
11. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 7 Points
11. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 7 Points
Franco Colapinto had a strong race in Miami, finishing eighth. That result helped him move up to seven points and was one of the few positives for Alpine.
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 Points
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 Points
Liam Lawson’s race in Miami ended early after he was involved in an incident that led to Pierre Gasly’s dramatic crash. Even with that retirement, he remains 10th in the standings with 10 points.
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 Points
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 Points
Pierre Gasly had a tough and scary race in Miami, where he was involved in a rollover crash. He could not score any points, which was a big setback after a decent start to the season.
8. Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 17 Points
8. Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 17 Points
Oliver Bearman did not add any points in Miami, but his strong performances earlier in the season keep him in eighth place. The young driver continues to impress overall.
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 26 Points
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 26 Points
Max Verstappen finished fifth in Miami, which helped him move up to seventh in the standings. However, it has been a challenging start to the season for the reigning champion, and he still has a lot of catching up to do.
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6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 43 Points
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 43 Points
Oscar Piastri secured a podium finish in Miami by coming in third. This was an important result for McLaren and helped him close the gap to the drivers ahead.
5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 51 Points
5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 51 Points
Lewis Hamilton is tied on points with Norris but has dropped behind him in the standings. Miami was not strong enough for him to hold his position, and Ferrari will need better results moving forward.
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 51 Points
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 51 Points
Lando Norris finished second in Miami, which pushed him ahead of Hamilton. Despite the good result, he is still far behind the championship leader and needs more big performances.
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 59 Points
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 59 Points
Charles Leclerc had a frustrating weekend in Miami. A late spin affected his race, and a 20-second penalty after multiple investigations dropped him down the order. He lost valuable points and now sits further behind the leaders.
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 80 Points
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 80 Points
George Russell finished fourth in Miami with another consistent drive. He remains second in the standings, but the gap to his teammate Antonelli has grown to 20 points. The battle within Mercedes is becoming very interesting.
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 100 Points
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 100 Points
Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the championship after another win in Miami. He delivered a strong performance, beating both McLaren drivers in an exciting race. With two wins already this season, including one in Japan, he has reached 100 points after just four races. Right now, he looks like the driver to beat.
Final Call
The Miami race showed that Kimi Antonelli is the clear leader at the moment. Mercedes looks like the strongest team, with both drivers at the top of the standings. Ferrari and McLaren are still close enough to challenge, but they need better results soon. The next race in Canada will be very important for the championship fight.
