Trending Now - Norris Triumphs in Miami Sprint, Narrowing Championship Gap

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - Lando Norris won the Miami sprint race.

Formula 1 - Kimi Antonelli is the world champion.

Formula 1 - Pierre Gasly, Nico Hulkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto, Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and Alex Albon were also participants in the race.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Lando Norris secured a dominant win in the Miami sprint race.

Daily Mail Sports - The race was a 19-lap dash.

Formula 1 - Norris finished ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc.

Formula 1 - Pierre Gasly finished eighth, earning the final point.

Formula 1 - Nico Hulkenberg's car caught fire before the race.

Formula 1 - Gabriel Bortoleto finished in 11th place.

Formula 1 - Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished in 16th and 18th places, respectively.

Formula 1 - Cadillac finished in 17th and 20th places with Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.

Formula 1 - Alex Albon finished in 19th place after a front wing change.

WHERE:

Daily Mail Sports - The race took place in Miami.

Formula 1 - The event was part of the Formula 1 racing series.

WHEN:

Daily Mail Sports - The world champion was previously 47 points off Antonelli before the race.

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - The win helped Norris close the gap to Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Norris was in command throughout the race.

(UPDATED May 2, 2026 19:18 UTC)

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in the Miami sprint race, finishing ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc in a thrilling 19-lap dash. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli was crowned the world champion, having previously been 47 points ahead of Norris before the race, which also saw Pierre Gasly finishing in eighth place to earn the final point. Other notable participants included Nico Hulkenberg, whose car caught fire before the race, and Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, who finished in 16th and 18th places, respectively.