Miami GP saw early crashes, a safety car and strategy calls that shaped the final order as F1 drivers fought for positions across the field. By Divyam Dubey If there was any doubt about Kimi Antonelli’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, Miami just cleared it. Three races, three poles, three wins. The 19-year-old is not just leading the championship; he is setting the tone. Around the Miami International Autodrome, Antonelli kept things under control to beat Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while George Russell watched from fourth. Also Read: Ex-F1 Racer and Paralympic Gold Medallist Alex Zanardi Dies Aged 59 The race start had the usual Miami chaos, even after organisers moved things earlier to avoid the rain. Antonelli did not get the cleanest launch, which opened the door for Charles Leclerc into Turn 1. Max Verstappen tried to follow that move but ended up spinning instead. Norris and Piastri suddenly found themselves right in the mix, reshuffling the order within seconds. It did not take long for things to escalate. Lewis Hamilton picked up damage after contact with Franco Colapinto, adding to the opening lap's mess. Then came the major incident on lp 6, as Pierre Gasly went into a heavy roll after tangling with Liam Lawson, bringing out the safety car and halting the early momentum. Gasly walked away, which mattered most, but both drivers were out on the spot. Isack Hadjar also found the wall on the same lap, while Nico Hulkenberg retired with a technical issue. It turned into one of those early race phases where survival felt as important as outright pace for most of the grid. When the race resumed, Norris looked sharp and moved into the lead, building on his sprint win from earlier in the weekend. Verstappen went for a