Norris delivers commanding sprint victory
Lando Norris secured McLaren's maiden win of the 2026 season at the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, according to multiple sources. The reigning world champion started from pole position and controlled the 19-lap contest from start to finish, crossing the line 3.7 seconds clear of team-mate Oscar Piastri, as reported by Motorsport.com. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
According to RacingNews365, this represented as comfortable a victory as the reigning champion has enjoyed in his F1 career. BBC Sport F1 characterized the performance as a dominant drive, while De Telegraaf noted that Norris led the mini-race from beginning to end.
Hamilton and Verstappen reignite rivalry
The sprint saw renewed tension between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. According to Sky Sports F1, the pair nearly clashed at the start of the race, with the description noting that Mercedes struggled to get off the line during the opening phase. De Telegraaf reported that Verstappen finished fifth after engaging in several exchanges with Hamilton, in addition to being affected by a penalty issued to Kimi Antonelli.
Formula1.com also noted that Mercedes faced difficulty at the start, with Kimi Antonelli's race further compromised by the penalty, contributing to a challenging day for the Silver Arrows.
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