What international media are saying about the chaotic F1 Miami GP

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TL;DR

Kimi Antonelli secured his third victory of the season at the Miami GP, which featured intense competition throughout the race. International media provided varied reactions to the chaotic events of the race weekend.

Key points

Kimi Antonelli won his third grand prix of the year
The Miami GP featured intense competition
International media reacted to the chaotic race events
The race marked Formula 1's return after a five-week break

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After its five-week break through April, Formula 1’s return in Miami this weekend did not disappoint. Kimi Antonelli won his third grand prix of the year, although it was far from straightforward for the young Italian, and there were scraps up and down the order to keep track of. Here’s what the international press made of the 2026 Miami GP.

The Guardian: “All the hallmarks of a champion”

Starting from pole position, Kimi Antonelli once again did not have a great launch, dropping back to third place. In the end, however, victory still went to the 19-year-old Italian, who further extended his lead in the championship.

In its race report on the Miami Grand Prix, The Guardian speaks of Antonelli's ability to "keep his cool" and his “champion’s composure”, which brought the young Italian the win. “The teenager cannot legally buy a drink in the US yet but by the end of what was a gripping run to the flag the Italian had most assuredly earned a stiffener,” the British outlet writes.

“The day, however, firmly belonged to Antonelli and much as his wins in China and Japan were impressive, this victory on the circuit that winds its way round the Hard Rock Stadium was of another calibre. While he will not countenance its discussion, it did have all the hallmarks of a champion.”

The Guardian judges the victory to have been “fully deserved” and states that it has confirmed is still leading the way - “at least in Antonelli’s hands,” the reporter adds. “Russell, the pre-season favourite, now sorely needs to reassert his authority on a title fight in which Antonelli has bossed the last three rounds.”