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Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead

NBC News·Sahil Kapur·29 days ago
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May 3, 2026, 2:58 PM EDT  /  Updated May 3, 2026, 4:35 PM EDT MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his third victory in a row and increasing his lead in the world championship. The 19-year-old Italian prodigy started first after taking his third consecutive pole position for the race. And while he lost his lead at the start, he regained it and held off the charging McLaren of Lando Norris toward the end. “This is just the beginning. The road is still long,” Antonelli said after the race, which gave him 20-point lead in the title race. Antonelli said he’s “did not expect” to be ahead in the standings when asked by NBC News whether he’s growing more optimistic about his championship chances. “We’re leading at such a good moment. But as I said before, it’s still a very long season, and there’s so many things that can change,” he said.…

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