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Lando Norris Wins Miami Sprint, Piastri Second, Leclerc Third

5/3/2026

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Summary

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Lando Norris (McLaren) won 2026 Miami Grand Prix sprint on 2026-05-02, with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third.
Lando Norris took sprint-qualifying pole while Kimi Antonelli earned Sunday pole, then qualified fourth as Oscar Piastri finished seventh on Sunday, a loss of pace.
Lando Norris said hotter temperatures, wind and more worn tarmac explained the slower Sunday times and warned that few tenths of a second can be disastrous.

History

Historical Context

Singapore’s inaugural night Grand Prix in September 2008 introduced floodlit racing, with Fernando Alonso taking victory for Renault. The following year, the second night race on 27 September 2009 featured a 61-lap contest won by Lewis Hamilton, reinforcing night racing’s role in F1. The 2026 Miami sprint continues this legacy, testing teams under hot, windy conditions.

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Story summary

Lando Norris (McLaren) won 2026 Miami Grand Prix sprint on 2026-05-02, with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third.
Lando Norris took sprint-qualifying pole while Kimi Antonelli earned Sunday pole, then qualified fourth as Oscar Piastri finished seventh on Sunday, a loss of pace.
Lando Norris said hotter temperatures, wind and more worn tarmac explained the slower Sunday times and warned that few tenths of a second can be disastrous.

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