Kimi Antonelli passed his biggest test yet in Miami, securing his third straight grand prix win in a highly complex battle. Starting from pole, he survived Turn 1 chaos, fought off top rivals like Leclerc and Verstappen, and reclaimed the lead through pace and Mercedes' undercut. Despite gearbox and throttle concerns, he held off Norris's sustained pressure, proving his ability to win under difficult conditions.
McLaren showed they are properly back with a major upgrade package. Lando Norris took sprint pole and victory on Saturday, and although he qualified only fourth for the main race, his Sunday pace confirmed McLaren's resurgence. The team's progress signals a strong challenge to Mercedes' early-season dominance.
Red Bull surprised everyone with significant progress in Miami. A major upgrade—including revised sidepods and a new wing—along with a steering system fix, restored Max Verstappen's comfort and pace. After failing to reach Q3 in Japan, he started from the front row, marking a huge step forward for the team.
Isack Hadjar, however, struggled throughout the weekend, lagging a second behind Verstappen and marred by a clumsy crash. His disqualification from qualifying and race incident raise questions about his role as Red Bull's second driver.
George Russell's low-grip struggles in Miami echoed Oscar Piastri's weakness last season, which derailed his championship bid. Russell must address this flaw to stay competitive in a potential title fight with Antonelli, whose edge in Miami suggests the Mercedes battle is no longer a foregone conclusion.