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After a five-week break, the F1 2026 championship resumed with a sprint weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, presenting McLaren with a chance to make up for…
After a five-week hiatus, the F1 2026 championship resumed at the Miami Grand Prix, offering McLaren a chance to catch up after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were canceled due to conflict in the Middle East.
Mercedes faced tough competition from McLaren, with Kimi Antonelli securing pole positions and ultimately winning the Miami Grand Prix, extending his lead in the drivers’ standings over teammate George Russell.
Although McLaren showed strength, Ferrari suffered setbacks, with Leclerc dropping from a podium spot to P8 due to a penalty, and Hamilton finishing P7, causing a shift in the drivers’ and constructors’ standings.
After the Miami sprint weekend, McLaren narrowed the gap to Ferrari in the constructors’ standings, showing a strong performance and maximizing points with drivers Norris and Piastri.
The championship standings now see Mercedes in the lead with 180 points, followed by Ferrari with 110 points and McLaren with 94 points, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the F1 2026 season.
