Kimi Antonelli made history by winning his first three races after starting from pole position at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix. The young driver took the victory on May 3, marking a remarkable achievement in Formula 1.
Antonelli’s win was not just another race; he became the first driver to convert his initial three pole positions into consecutive race wins. Lando Norris finished second, while Oscar Piastri rounded out the podium in third place.
The race saw George Russell finishing fourth—over 40 seconds behind Antonelli. Max Verstappen, who faced scrutiny for a potential pit exit violation, finished fifth. Charles Leclerc had a challenging day, spinning and hitting the wall to finish sixth.
The event took place at the Miami International Autodrome, and it started three hours earlier than scheduled due to looming lightning storms. Despite fears of rain, the weather held up, allowing for an exciting race.
Multiple incidents characterized the race’s electric first lap, including crashes involving Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly. Nico Hulkenberg, Liam Lawson, Gasly, and Hadjar all failed to finish.
As observers reflect on this historic moment for Antonelli—who shrugged off Mercedes’ previous pace dominance—questions linger about how this momentum will affect future races. The next challenge awaits as teams prepare for upcoming events on the calendar.