Norris Wins Chaotic Miami F1 Sprint After Safety Car

Lando Norris won a chaotic, rain-affected Miami Grand Prix sprint race, with a late safety car triggered by Fernando Alonso's crash allowing him to overtake McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and trim Piastri's championship lead to nine points. The race was delayed by torrential rain, and 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli started from pole but fell to tenth after running wide at the first corner. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium for Mercedes after an early switch to slick tires, while Max Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for an unsafe pit release into Antonelli and finished out of the points. Charles Leclerc crashed on his way to the grid and did not start, highlighting the challenging conditions that delayed the start by nearly 30 minutes. The safety car timing allowed Norris to pit for slicks and rejoin ahead of Piastri, with the race ending under caution. The result continues Norris's strong form in Miami and highlights McLaren's competitiveness in the championship.