Kimi Antonelli has won again. The Italian driver secures his third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix, consolidating his lead in the Formula 1 World Championship. With a Mercedes-AMG Petronas that seems to have found its stride, Antonelli dominates the grid with a composure that disarms his rivals. The race in the Florida heat was a monologue by the young talent.
Mercedes' rear wing makes the difference in Miami 🏎️
The key to Antonelli's triumph on the Miami Gardens street circuit was not just his driving. The Brackley team introduced a new rear wing specification that reduced aerodynamic drag on the long straights without sacrificing downforce in the slow corners. CFD simulation and telemetry data confirmed a gain of three-tenths per lap. Additionally, the management of the medium tires was precise, avoiding the graining that affected other teams. The two-stop strategy, executed flawlessly, left Antonelli with enough margin to manage the pace.
The FIA studies banning air conditioning in Antonelli's cockpit 😅
While the stewards check if Antonelli's helmet hides a microwave, the rest of the drivers can only watch. Verstappen has already requested an investigation into Mercedes' cooling system, because it's not normal for an Italian not to sweat under the Miami sun. Some rumors suggest Toto Wolff was sending him memes over the radio to keep him relaxed. The truth is, at this rate, they'll soon ask for him to carry ballast or race in a Fiat Panda.