Norris Wins Miami Sprint, Antonelli Makes History

Oscar Piastri topped the only practice session at the Miami Grand Prix, but the session was cut short by a late crash from rookie Oliver Bearman, disrupting final runs for several drivers. McLaren's Lando Norris, delayed in practice by tools left in his cockpit, rebounded to win the rain-affected sprint race after a well-timed safety car, with Piastri finishing second and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton third after an early pit stop strategy. Max Verstappen, who returned after becoming a father, was penalized 10 seconds for an unsafe pit release that impeded rookie Kimi Antonelli, who had earlier become the youngest F1 pole-sitter but finished outside the points. The weekend was marked by heavy rain and incidents, including Charles Leclerc crashing on the formation lap. The Miami Grand Prix also announced a contract extension to remain on the calendar until 2041. The disrupted preparation and unpredictable conditions left teams with uncertainty ahead of the main Grand Prix.