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USA / Miami

2026 United States Grand Prix

The race scored 7.4/10well worth watching.

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Final
7.4 / 10

Well Worth It

Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The Miami Grand Prix delivered a thoroughly entertaining afternoon of racing, featuring non-stop drama from an explosive start all the way to a frantic multi-car battle at the final corner. Rain during the race, a safety car intervention, and four retirements kept pit walls on high alert as strategies constantly evolved. With 88 overtakes and three lead changes keeping both the front-runners and the midfield locked in close combat, early driver errors led to impressive recovery efforts through the field. Coming in at a solid 7.4/10, this Grand Prix offers quality wheel-to-wheel action and late-race tension that makes it well worth catching on replay.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain Yes +453%
Overtakes (top 10) 38 +87%
Overtakes (total) 88 +82%
Lead Changes 3 +278%
Grid Movement 23.0 -23%
Interruptions 1 -30%
Retirements 4 +57%
Winning Margin 3.3s -64%
Podium Gap 23.8s +177%
Strategy Variety 1 -63%
Compounds Used 1 -10%
Pit Stops 1.2 -40%
Teams in Top 5 3 -16%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 6.7 ±0.2
Late Drama 6.7 ±0.8
Unpredictability 5.3 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 7.2 ±0.2
Stakes 6.2 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 United States Grand Prix worth watching?

The Miami Grand Prix delivered a thoroughly entertaining afternoon of racing, featuring non-stop drama from an explosive start all the way to a frantic multi-car battle at the final corner. Rain during the race, a safety car intervention, and four retirements kept pit walls on high alert as strategies constantly evolved. With 88 overtakes and three lead changes keeping both the front-runners and the midfield locked in close combat, early driver errors led to impressive recovery efforts through the field. Coming in at a solid 7.4/10, this Grand Prix offers quality wheel-to-wheel action and late-race tension that makes it well worth catching on replay.

What was the score for the 2026 United States Grand Prix?

The 2026 United States Grand Prix received a 7.4/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2026 United States Grand Prix?

Yes, the 2026 United States Grand Prix was affected by rain, which contributed to the race's overall score through the weather dimension.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

7.6

The Miami Grand Prix delivered an engaging contest featuring a tight battle for the lead and dramatic position changes late in the race. Continuous wheel-to-wheel action across the field gave the grand prix strong overall entertainment value.

Rain Factor

10.0

Spotty rain fell during the middle portion of the race, causing brief uncertainty on pit walls before clearing up. Though the threat of heavier weather prompted a schedule change prior to the start, slick tires remained the proper choice throughout.

Overtakes Top10

10.0

Battles inside the top ten were plentiful, recording 38 passes in total. Positions shifted frequently through pit-stop cycles, undercut attempts, and a dramatic final lap duel.

Top3 Gap

8.4

Kimi Antonelli held off a relentless challenge from Lando Norris, taking victory by just 3.264 seconds. Oscar Piastri took third position to complete the podium, finishing further back behind the lead duo.

Overtakes Total

10.0

The circuit saw 88 overtakes in total across the 57 laps. Recovery drives from drivers who fell back early on contributed significantly to the high overall tally.

Team Variety

7.5

Mercedes and McLaren swept the podium places, with Antonelli taking top spot ahead of Norris and Piastri. Further back in the top positions, Red Bull, Ferrari, Alpine, and Williams all picked up points.

Dnf Factor

8.0

Four drivers failed to reach the chequered flag in Miami. The retirements included early wall contact for Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly during the opening laps.

Grid Chaos

3.0

The order off the start saw relatively modest movement overall despite turn one lock-ups and an early spin for Max Verstappen. The grid settled fairly quickly once the race got underway.

Unique Tyre Compounds

5.0

Despite the lingering threat of rainfall, all running was conducted on dry slick compounds. No wet or intermediate tires were required during the grand prix.

Race Interruptions

2.5

The race featured a single Safety Car period triggered on lap six following early collisions. Normal racing conditions resumed on lap 12 and continued uninterrupted for the remainder of the distance.

Tyre Strategy Variety

2.5

Strategy choices remained relatively conventional across the field during dry conditions. Most teams opted for similar pit windows and stint plans.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Kimi ANTONELLI
Kimi ANTONELLI
Mercedes / Finished
MH
2
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MH
3
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MH
4
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / Finished
MH
5
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MH
6
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MH
7
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Ferrari / Finished
MH
8
Franco COLAPINTO
Franco COLAPINTO
Alpine / Finished
MH
9
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Williams / Finished
MH
10
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MH
11
Oliver BEARMAN
Oliver BEARMAN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
12
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Gabriel BORTOLETO
Audi / Finished
MH
13
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MH
14
Arvid LINDBLAD
Arvid LINDBLAD
Racing Bulls / Finished
MH
15
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MS
16
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Cadillac / Finished
MH
17
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
MSS
18
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Cadillac / Finished
MSMM
19
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Audi / DNF
MM
20
Liam LAWSON
Liam LAWSON
Racing Bulls / DNF
M
21
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / DNF
M
22
Isack HADJAR
Isack HADJAR
Red Bull Racing / DNF
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Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes
100 3
2
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
80 1
3
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
63 0
4
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
51 0
5
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
49 0
6
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
43 0
7
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
26 0
8
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 Team
17 0
9
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
16 0
10
Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson
RB F1 Team
10 0
11
Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto
Alpine F1 Team
5 0
12
Arvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad
RB F1 Team
4 0
13
Isack Hadjar
Isack Hadjar
Red Bull
4 0
14
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Williams
4 0
15
Gabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi
2 0
16
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Haas F1 Team
1 0
17
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
1 0
18
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Audi
0 0
19
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0
20
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0
21
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
0 0
22
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Mercedes
Mercedes
180 4
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
112 0
3
McLaren
McLaren
94 0
4
Red Bull
Red Bull
30 0
5
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
21 0
6
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
18 0
7
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
14 0
8
Williams
Williams
5 0
9
Audi
Audi
2 0
10
Cadillac F1 Team
Cadillac F1 Team
0 0
11
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
0 0
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