Background on Key Figures
Lando Norris, a British Formula 1 driver for McLaren, secured his first sprint victory in the F1 series at last year’s Miami Grand Prix. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, is currently leading the Drivers’ Championship with a nine-point advantage over Norris.
Sprint Race Details
Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, claimed the first sprint victory of the season in China. He finished third in Miami’s sprint race, which was marked by heavy rain and safety car interventions.
Norris, capitalizing on the safety car’s appearance, entered the pits for slick tires while Piastri was already stopped. This allowed Norris to regain the lead and ultimately win the sprint.
Max Verstappen, from Red Bull, received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision in the pit lane with Mercedes’ Kimi Raikkonen. Verstappen ended up last, while Raikkonen finished tenth.
Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, crashed while heading from the pit lane to the starting grid due to treacherous spray conditions, preventing him from participating in the race.
The safety car led most of the sprint due to poor visibility, with all 19 cars returning to the pits before an eventual restart as the track dried.
Other Notable Events
Carlos Sainz crashed his Williams, and Fernando Alonso collided with the wall following contact with Liam Lawson’s Red Bull.
Alex Albon finished fourth but is under investigation for a potential false start. George Russell of Mercedes took fifth place, and Lance Stroll for Aston Martin secured sixth.
Liam Lawson of Haas came in seventh, just ahead of Ollie Bearman, the rookie from Haas, who secured the final point in contention.
Quotes
Norris: “My luck in Miami seems pretty good right now, and I’m really happy.”
Piastri: “I did pretty much everything right. I’m a bit disappointed to be second, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Racing is a cruel business.”
