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Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix to extend championship lead

Samantha Reed
Samantha Reed
Motorsport Correspondent
7:18 PM
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Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix to extend championship lead
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli held off Lando Norris in a race-long battle to win the Miami Grand Prix, extending his points lead in the drivers' championship.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the Miami Grand Prix after fending off McLaren's Lando Norris in a tense, race-long duel. The win secured Antonelli his second consecutive victory of the season and moved him further ahead in the Formula 1 drivers' standings.

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Antonelli's car proved consistent across the hard‑tired stint, allowing him to maintain the lead despite Norris's persistent pressure. The result marked a strong rebound for Mercedes after a difficult start to the season and reinforced Antonelli's title ambitions.

Norris crossed the line in second, acknowledging Antonelli's pace while expressing confidence in his own team's progress. The outcome puts Antonelli in a commanding position heading into the next round, with a double‑digit points advantage over his closest rivals.

The Miami circuit's hybrid layout challenged drivers throughout, but Antonelli's strategic tyre management and precise driving ensured he crossed the finish line first, securing a crucial win for his team.

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