Lando Norris secured a remarkable victory in the Miami Sprint on May 2, 2026, marking his first win in the ongoing world title defense. The race showcased a stellar performance from McLaren, clinching a one-two finish with Norris leading the way and Oscar Piastri taking second.

Despite crossing the line in fourth, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes encountered a setback when a five-second penalty for repeated track limit violations dropped him to sixth. This adjustment allowed team-mate George Russell to rise to fourth, narrowing Antonelli's championship lead to just seven points.

Key race highlights include:

• Norris's dominant performance, having previously achieved pole position.
• Piastri successfully fending off challenges from Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, finishing in second.
• Leclerc's consistent form, maintaining Ferrari's streak of finishing in third in every race this season.
• Max Verstappen of Red Bull finishing fifth after a fierce battle with Lewis Hamilton, who ended the race in seventh after losing pace.

The race featured intense wheel-to-wheel action, particularly between Hamilton and Verstappen, with the latter ultimately demonstrating superior speed after a series of overtakes.

Pierre Gasly rounded out the points in eighth for Alpine, showcasing a solid performance by passing team-mate Franco Colapinto early in the race.

With this win, Norris ends Mercedes' perfect start to the 2026 season, setting an exciting tone for the races to come.