Five quick takeaways from F1's Miami GP sprint

Lando Norris won the 19-lap F1 Miami Grand Prix sprint race from pole position, with Oscar Piastri completing a McLaren 1-2 finish and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari taking third. The result handed Mercedes its first defeat in a competitive session in 2026, with the team choosing to delay its major upgrades until the Canadian Grand Prix. McLaren's strong performance, aided by a new round of upgrades, signals a tightening championship battle as Ferrari and McLaren close the gap to Mercedes.