Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and continues to amaze the world of Formula 1. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver from Bologna dominated the race from pole position to the checkered flag, holding off Lando Norris in the final laps and crossing the finish line with authority.
This is Antonelli's third win of the season, following victories in China and Japan. It's an extraordinary 2026 season for the young driver, who confirms his status as one of the most promising talents on the grid and strengthens his lead in the Drivers' Championship race.
With this victory, Antonelli further extends his championship lead over teammate George Russell, winner of the Australian GP earlier in the season. Rome and all of Italy are celebrating a champion who, race after race, is rewriting Formula 1 history.
After the Miami GP, Antonelli remains firmly in the lead in the 2026 World Drivers' Championship standings. The Mercedes driver leads with a significant advantage over Russell, his teammate and the only other race winner this season. Here's the current standings:
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 100 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) — 80 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 59 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) — 51 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 51 points
- Oscar piastri (McLaren) — 43 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 26 points
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) — 17 pt
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 16 pt
- Liam Lawson. (Racing Bulls) — 10 pt
Mercedes dominates the Constructors' Championship, with Ferrari 70 points behind and McLaren third.
