By Jorge Hernandez
The Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli confirmed his great moment in the 2026 season of the Formula 1 by taking the victory in the Miami Grand Prixplayed on the circuit around the Stressful Rock Stadium. With this result, the pilot of mercedes consolidates itself as leader of the championship, while the drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas, from cadillacwho were serving as local teams, were left without points in the competition by finishing outside the High 10.
Antonelli imposes conditions at the Miami GP
At just 19 years old, Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved his third victory in the Formula 1 and the third in a row this season, a streak that places him as the driver to beat in 2026.
The young Italian dominated the race from start to finish and crossed the finish line ahead of the two McLarenwith Lando Norris in second position and Oscar Piastri in third place.
This is how the positions of the Miami GP remained
Behind the podium, George Russellalso from mercedesfinished in fourth position, remaining the main pursuer of Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the championship.
The Dutch Max Verstappen finished fifth, while the drivers of Ferrari, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamiltoncrossed the finish line in sixth and seventh place, respectively.
For his part, the Argentine Franco Colapinto had an outstanding performance by finishing eighth with Alpinefollowed by Spanish Carlos Sainzninth with Williams. the thai Alex Albon completed the top 10.
Sergio Pérez, Valtteri Bottas and Fernando Alonso, far from the key points
The Mexican Sergio Pereznow with cadillacfinished in sixteenth position, just behind the Spanish Fernando Alonsowho finished fifteenth with Aston Martin. His teammate, the Finn Valtteri Bottas he finished in eighteenth place.
The three still cannot find regularity in the 2026 season of the Formula 1 and after 4 circuits they still have not managed to score points for their team.
Antonelli extends his lead in the championship
With this victory in Miami Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli reaches 100 points in the championship, expanding its advantage to 20 units over George Russell.
The mastery of the pilot mercedes It profiles him as a serious candidate for the title in the 2026 season, especially after stringing together three consecutive victories.
Next stop: Canadian Grand Prix
The following quote from Formula 1 will be the Canadian Grand Prixscheduled for May 24 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli He will arrive as a solid leader of the championship, with his sights set on maintaining his winning streak and continuing to expand his advantage in the standings.
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