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Kimi’s Florida King-Making: The Antonelli Era Arrives in Azure

Mercedes’ teenage phenom secures the Sunshine State crown, rewriting the 2026 title race while leaving the old guard in his wake.

The neon-soaked tarmac of the Miami International Autodrome has historically favored the established elite, but the 2026 edition signaled a definitive changing of the guard.

The battle for the silver steps was a McLaren intra-team scrap, with Lando Norris crossing the line exactly 3.264 seconds behind the Silver Arrow.

Championship standings now reflect a surreal new reality. After just three races, Antonelli sits atop the leaderboard, clear of his highly-regarded teammate George Russell.

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Mercedes’ teenage phenom secures the Sunshine State crown, rewriting the 2026 title race while leaving the old guard in his wake.

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