Norris led McLaren to a double in the Miami sprint, which Antonelli finished sixth

Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance to clinch victory in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race, leading a McLaren one-two finish alongside Oscar Piastri. The British driver, starting from pole position, expertly managed the 19-lap race, holding off strong challenges to secure a dominant win on the temporary circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium.

The sprint race, serving as a prelude to the main Grand Prix, saw Charles Leclerc of Ferrari round out the podium in third. However, the day was not without its drama for some of the grid's promising talents. Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli, initially crossing the line in fourth, was demoted to sixth after incurring a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits, a decision that allowed George Russell to inherit fourth and gain valuable points in the overall standings.

Spanish drivers Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso faced a challenging sprint, finishing 14th and 16th respectively. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, secured a fifth-place finish, with Lewis Hamilton taking seventh. The results set an intriguing stage for the main Grand Prix, with Norris's sprint victory injecting further excitement into the F1 season.