Antonelli admits surprise as McLaren surges ahead in Miami
Kimi Antonelli shares his and George Russell's surprise at McLaren's sudden leap in performance at the Miami GP, where Lando Norris took Sprint pole. The Italian admits the five-week break and regulatory changes have allowed rivals to close in on Mercedes' early lead.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has echoed teammate George Russell's shock at the dramatic pace improvement shown by rivals McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix, following Lando Norris's dominant Sprint Qualifying pole. The five-week break and subsequent FIA regulation tweaks have seemingly eroded Mercedes' early-season advantage, with McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull all closing the gap significantly as the 2026 season resumes.
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