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In a dramatic and rain-soaked Miami Grand Prix Sprint, Lando Norris clinched victory, capitalizing on strategic pit stops and a timely safety car to lead a McLaren one-two finish, with teammate Oscar Piastri securing second place . This win narrows Piastri’s championship lead to nine points .
The race began under challenging conditions, with heavy rain causing a delayed start and a red flag after just one lap due to poor visibility . Charles Leclerc’s crash during the formation lap added to the early chaos .
Max Verstappen, who initially finished fourth, faced a significant setback when the FIA penalized him with a 10-second time penalty for an unsafe pit release that forced Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli to take evasive action . This penalty dropped Verstappen to 17th place, leaving him 21 points behind Piastri in the championship standings .
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton capitalized on the changing weather conditions and strategic tire choices to secure third place, marking a positive turn in his season .
The sprint race also saw multiple incidents, including collisions and penalties, which reshuffled the final standings . Despite the tumultuous race, McLaren’s strong performance solidified their position in the championship race .