[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":156},["ShallowReactive",2],{"track-miami":3,"tracks":11,"track-races-miami":148},{"id":4,"name":5,"slug":6,"gp_name":7,"location":8,"country":9,"description":10},6,"Miami International Autodrome","miami","Miami Grand Prix","Miami, USA","us","\u003Cp class=\"p1\">The \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cstrong>Miami International Autodrome\u003C/strong>\u003C/span> hosts the Miami Grand Prix and brings Formula 1 to one of the most vibrant cities in the United States. Located around the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, the circuit made its debut on the F1 calendar in 2022. Designed as a temporary street-style circuit, it weaves around the stadium and surrounding campus, offering a unique mix of fast sections and technical corners set against the backdrop of South Florida’s skyline and palm-lined surroundings.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">The circuit features a combination of long straights, sweeping corners, and tight chicanes that challenge both driver skill and car setup. The long back straight provides a major overtaking opportunity with the help of DRS, while the technical middle sector demands precision and careful braking. The track’s varied layout encourages strategic racing, with tire management and race pace often playing a key role in determining the outcome.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">The \u003Cspan class=\"s1\">\u003Cstrong>Miami Grand Prix\u003C/strong>\u003C/span> has quickly become one of the most glamorous events on the Formula 1 calendar. 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With thousands of fans filling the grandstands around Hard Rock Stadium each year, the event continues to grow as a major highlight of the Formula 1 season. \u003C/p>",[12,18,24,30,36,42,47,53,59,65,71,76,82,87,93,94,100,106,112,118,124,130,136,142],{"id":13,"name":14,"slug":15,"gp_name":16,"country":17},1,"Albert Park Circuit","albert-park","Australian Grand Prix","au",{"id":19,"name":20,"slug":21,"gp_name":22,"country":23},20,"Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez","autodromo-hermanos-rodriguez","Mexico City Grand Prix","mx",{"id":25,"name":26,"slug":27,"gp_name":28,"country":29},4,"Bahrain International Circuit","bahrain","Bahrain Grand Prix","bh",{"id":31,"name":32,"slug":33,"gp_name":34,"country":35},17,"Baku City Circuit","baku","Azerbaijan Grand Prix","az",{"id":37,"name":38,"slug":39,"gp_name":40,"country":41},9,"Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya","barcelona-catalunya","Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix","es",{"id":43,"name":44,"slug":45,"gp_name":46,"country":9},19,"Circuit of the Americas (COTA)","circuit-of-the-americas","United States Grand Prix",{"id":48,"name":49,"slug":50,"gp_name":51,"country":52},7,"Circuit Gilles Villeneuve","gilles-villeneuve","Canadian Grand Prix","ca",{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56,"gp_name":57,"country":58},13,"Hungaroring","hungaroring","Hungarian Grand Prix","hu",{"id":60,"name":61,"slug":62,"gp_name":63,"country":64},21,"Interlagos - Autódromo José Carlos Pace","interlagos","São Paulo Grand Prix","br",{"id":66,"name":67,"slug":68,"gp_name":69,"country":70},5,"Jeddah Corniche Circuit","jeddah","Saudi Arabian Grand Prix","sa",{"id":72,"name":73,"slug":74,"gp_name":75,"country":9},22,"Las Vegas Strip Circuit","las-vegas","Las Vegas Grand Prix",{"id":77,"name":78,"slug":79,"gp_name":80,"country":81},23,"Lusail International Circuit","lusail","Qatar Grand Prix","qa",{"id":83,"name":84,"slug":85,"gp_name":86,"country":41},16,"Madrid Street Circuit","madrid","Spanish Grand Prix",{"id":88,"name":89,"slug":90,"gp_name":91,"country":92},18,"Marina Bay Street Circuit","marina-bay","Singapore Grand Prix","sg",{"id":4,"name":5,"slug":6,"gp_name":7,"country":9},{"id":95,"name":96,"slug":97,"gp_name":98,"country":99},8,"Circuit de Monaco","monaco","Monaco Grand Prix","mc",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103,"gp_name":104,"country":105},15,"Monza","monza","Italian Grand Prix","it",{"id":107,"name":108,"slug":109,"gp_name":110,"country":111},10,"Red Bull Ring","red-bull-ring","Austrian Grand Prix","at",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115,"gp_name":116,"country":117},2,"Shanghai International Circuit","shanghai","Chinese Grand Prix","cn",{"id":119,"name":120,"slug":121,"gp_name":122,"country":123},11,"Silverstone Circuit","silverstone","British Grand Prix","gb",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127,"gp_name":128,"country":129},12,"Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps","spa-francorchamps","Belgian Grand Prix","be",{"id":131,"name":132,"slug":133,"gp_name":134,"country":135},3,"Suzuka Circuit","suzuka","Japanese Grand Prix","jp",{"id":137,"name":138,"slug":139,"gp_name":140,"country":141},24,"Yas Marina Cicuit","yas-marina","Abu Dhabi Grand Prix","ae",{"id":143,"name":144,"slug":145,"gp_name":146,"country":147},14,"Circuit Zandvoort","zandvoort","Dutch Grand Prix","nl",[149],{"id":4,"sort":150,"date_start":151,"date_end":152,"report":153,"race_status":154,"year":155},null,"2026-05-01","2026-05-03","\u003Ch1>Antonelli Holds Nerve to Win Thriller in Miami as Verstappen Spins at the Start\u003C/h1>\n\u003Cp>The Miami Grand Prix delivered drama from the very first corner to the final lap, with \u003Cstrong>Kimi Antonelli\u003C/strong> producing a composed and mature drive to secure victory under relentless pressure from \u003Cstrong>Lando Norris\u003C/strong>. A chaotic opening lap, an early safety car, and a tense strategic battle ensured this race around the Hard Rock Stadium was anything but straightforward.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Lap 1: Chaos at the Start\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>From pole position, Antonelli launched cleanly and held the inside line into Turn 1. Behind him, however, the race was thrown into instant turmoil as Max Verstappen, battling aggressively in the opening corners, lost control and spun. The Red Bull driver dropped deep into the field, immediately turning his race into a recovery mission.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 2–5: Early Pressure Builds\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Lando Norris capitalised on the chaos to move into second place, with Oscar Piastri slotting into third to give McLaren a strong early position. Antonelli attempted to build a gap, but Norris stayed within DRS range, applying steady pressure. In the midfield, multiple battles unfolded as drivers struggled to manage tyre temperatures in the Miami heat.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Lap 6: Heavy Crash Brings Out Safety Car\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The race took another dramatic turn when Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly were involved in a heavy collision, scattering debris across the circuit. The safety car was immediately deployed, neutralising the race and compressing the field back together.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 7–12: Strategy and Restart\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Under the safety car, teams were faced with an early strategic dilemma. Several midfield runners opted to pit, gambling on track position later in the race, while the leaders stayed out. When racing resumed on Lap 12, Antonelli executed a controlled restart, keeping Norris behind while Piastri defended his position.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 13–20: Settling Into Rhythm\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>As the race settled, Antonelli began to dictate the pace from the front, though Norris remained close enough to threaten. Piastri maintained a consistent gap in third, while Verstappen began slicing through the field, overtaking multiple cars in quick succession as he recovered from his earlier spin.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 21–30: The Pit Stop Phase\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The first round of pit stops reshaped the race. Norris briefly gained time through the undercut, reducing Antonelli’s advantage, but the Mercedes driver retained track position after his own stop. The top three stabilised once again, with only a few seconds separating them, while Verstappen continued his climb back toward the front.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 31–40: A Battle for the Lead\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The tension at the front intensified as Norris closed back into DRS range. Antonelli reported minor concerns over team radio but continued to deliver consistent lap times. Norris searched for an opportunity, positioning his car carefully through the braking zones, but Antonelli’s defensive driving remained flawless. Behind them, Piastri stayed within striking distance, ready to capitalise on any mistake.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 41–50: Pressure Without Mistakes\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>With tyre wear becoming increasingly severe, the leading trio entered a delicate phase of the race. Antonelli began managing his pace more carefully, balancing tyre preservation with the need to keep Norris at bay. Despite several attempts to close in, Norris was unable to mount a decisive attack. Verstappen’s recovery drive saw him break into the top five, an impressive turnaround after his opening lap spin.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Laps 51–57: A Champion’s Drive\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>In the closing laps, Norris pushed relentlessly, attempting to force an error from the young Mercedes driver. Antonelli, however, remained composed under pressure, hitting every apex and maintaining strong exits to deny Norris any opportunity. Piastri, meanwhile, secured third place with a measured drive.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>As the chequered flag fell, Antonelli crossed the line to claim a hard-fought victory, demonstrating maturity far beyond his experience. Norris followed closely in second, with Piastri completing a double podium for McLaren.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Final Classification – Top 10\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>2. Lando Norris (McLaren)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>4. George Russell (Mercedes)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>7. Franco Colapinto\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>8. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>9. Carlos Sainz Jr.\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>10. Alexander Albon\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003Ch2>Race Summary\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>The Miami Grand Prix combined chaos, strategy, and sustained pressure into one of the standout races of the season. Antonelli’s victory was built on composure and precision, particularly under intense late-race pressure from Norris. Meanwhile, Verstappen’s recovery drive and McLaren’s strong double podium added further intrigue to an already compelling contest.\u003C/p>","complete",2026,1782688135317]