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Miami Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings for weekend of fourth race in 2026

Kimi Antonelli Dominates Miami Grand Prix, McLaren Stars Shine in Thrilling Race

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The Miami Grand Prix marked a thrilling return to the Formula 1 season after a five-week hiatus, with Kimi Antonelli extending his championship lead by clinching victory. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both driving for McLaren, secured the second and third spots on the podium, respectively. Charles Leclerc from Ferrari faced a setback with a post-race 20-second penalty after multiple track violations, dropping him from sixth to eighth.

Driver Ratings:

  • Kimi Antonelli - 9/10
    A stupendous performance, highlighted by three pole positions and consecutive wins, leaving his competitors worried.

  • Lando Norris - 9/10
    Leveraged McLaren's upgrades effectively, achieving a dominant sprint win but missed out on potential victory due to the absence of rain on race day.

  • Oscar Piastri - 7/10
    Solid yet distant from Norris, showcasing some impressive battles with George Russell.

  • George Russell - 6/10
    Struggled to find grip and rhythm, overshadowed by Antonelli.

  • Max Verstappen - 6/10
    Faced a challenging race with a spin and a penalty but showed promising improvements from Red Bull.

  • Lewis Hamilton - 5/10
    Had a tough weekend trailing behind Leclerc, compounded by a slow pit stop and contact damage.

  • Franco Colapinto - 8/10
    Delivered his best performance, outqualifying teammate Pierre Gasly and engaging in competitive racing.

  • Charles Leclerc - 6/10
    A disappointing weekend marred by mistakes and penalties, undermining his potential.

  • Carlos Sainz - 7/10
    Salvaged points despite team struggles, marking a significant achievement.

  • Alex Albon - 7/10
    Showed improvement and earned his first point despite a quiet race.

  • Oliver Bearman - 6/10
    Struggled early but regained form, though Haas fell behind in the midfield.

  • Gabriel Bortoleto - 5/10
    Faced a challenging weekend but managed to finish, reflecting the team's reliability improvements.

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