Miami Grand Prix Update: Lap 31 of 57

Antonelli leads as rain threat looms over a race already marked by dramatic collisions and retirements.

Current Race Standings (Top 8)

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix is being led by Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) as of lap 31. The race has been disrupted by early crashes and the ever-present risk of rain.

Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren are fighting for the lead. By lap 33, Antonelli held a roughly 1.5-second advantage over Norris. Piastri has been reported as the fastest driver on track, closing in on Russell and Leclerc.

Key Incidents

Crashes and Retirements

• Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) retired on lap 5 after hitting a wall. He was uninjured. Hadjar had started from the pit lane following a qualifying disqualification for a technical infringement.
• Pierre Gasly (Alpine) retired on lap 8 after contact with Liam Lawson (Red Bull). Gasly's car flipped. Both drivers were uninjured, but Lawson also retired from the race and remains under investigation for the collision.

Safety Car

A safety car was deployed from lap 5 to lap 12 following the crashes involving Hadjar and Gasly.

Other Notable Events

• Max Verstappen spun during the race but recovered. He is now under investigation for crossing the pit exit line.
• Several pit stops reshuffled the order, including a slow stop for Piastri and a slow stop for Leclerc that allowed Russell to pass.

Weather and Race Conditions

Rain had been forecast to arrive around lap 25. As of lap 31, only a few drops have been reported, and the track remains dry. The race start was moved forward three hours due to the threat of heavy storms.

Background

Verstappen had predicted a "hectic race" before the event. This is the first rain-affected race of the season.

"Only a few drops have been reported so far, but the threat of heavier rain remains."