Lando Norris, reigning world champ, dominates Miami F1 Sprint Race

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TL;DR

Lando Norris won the Miami F1 Sprint Race, leading all 19 laps from pole position. This victory marks his second consecutive Sprint Race win at the Miami International Autodrome.

Key points

Lando Norris won the Miami F1 Sprint Race
He led all 19 laps from pole position
Oscar Piastri finished second, Charles Leclerc third
This is Norris's second consecutive Sprint Race win in Miami
Norris received the trophy from NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman

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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Reigning world champion Lando Norris answered his victory a year ago with a strong, unchallenged run to a second straight Sprint Race triumph Saturday at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix – leading all 19 laps from pole position at the Miami International Autodrome.

The 3.36-mile Miami circuit around Hard Rock Stadium has been a positive place for Norris and his McLaren Racing team. It was the site of the British driver's very first F1 victory in 2024. His teammate Oscar Piastri, the defending Miami Grand Prix race winner finished second to Norris in Saturday’s Sprint by 3.766-seconds

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium marking the first race of any kind this season not won by a Mercedes driver and the first podium with no Mercedes driver hoisting a trophy.

“Perfect way to start the weekend,’’ said Norris, who received his winning hardware from NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, just back from leading that historical trip around the moon.

“Probably the first weekend all year I‘ve not had any drama,’’ Norris said. “Could just go out and do my program and learn from the beginning and not feel like I’m a step behind on anything.’’

Piastri was similarly encouraged.

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 1, 2026 Former tennis player Serena Williams ahead of practice REUTERS/Brian Snyder

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Q&A

What were the results of the Miami F1 Sprint Race?

Lando Norris won the race, followed by his teammate Oscar Piastri in second and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in third.

How many laps did Lando Norris lead in the Miami Sprint Race?

Lando Norris led all 19 laps of the Miami Sprint Race.

What significance does the Miami F1 Sprint Race have for Lando Norris?

This Sprint Race victory is significant as it marks Norris's second consecutive win at the Miami circuit, where he also achieved his first F1 victory in 2024.

Who presented the winning trophy to Lando Norris?

Lando Norris received his winning trophy from NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman.