Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead

Kimi Antonelli won the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his third victory in a row and increasing his lead in the world championship.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his third victory in a row and increasing his lead in the world championship.

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The 19-year-old Italian prodigy started first after taking his third consecutive pole position for the race. And while he lost his lead at the start, he regained it and held off the charging McLaren of Lando Norris toward the end.

“This is just the beginning. The road is still long,” Antonelli said after the race, which gave him 20-point lead in the title fight.