Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 standings after the Miami GP sprint, extending his advantage over George Russell to nine points. The race follows a break due to canceled events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Key points
Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 standings
Antonelli has a nine-point lead over George Russell
Miami GP sprint follows a break due to canceled races
Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races were canceled
F1 made tweaks to the 2026 regulations
Kimi AntonelliGeorge RussellMiami Grand PrixFormula 1
Formula 1 returns after the enforced spring break with the Miami Grand Prix this weekend - and the second sprint race of the 2026 season.
Due to the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf, F1 was absent over April but, behind the scenes, teams were working hard to close the gap on Mercedes. In addition, F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations.
Kimi Antonelli won the last race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car. The Italian 19-year-old leads the world championship by nine points over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who was cut a frustrated figure at Suzuka in finishing fourth.
Reigning world champions McLaren found themselves back on the podium with Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish while Charles Leclerc came home third for Ferrari. After the last race, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen also revealed he was at the end of the season. Will the rule changes, to be first seen in Miami, make a difference?
Q&A
What are the current F1 standings after the Miami GP sprint?
Kimi Antonelli leads the standings with a nine-point advantage over George Russell.
Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races canceled?
The races were canceled due to ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
What changes were made to the 2026 F1 regulations?
F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations.
How did Kimi Antonelli win the last race in Japan?
Antonelli won the race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car.
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