Kimi wins under pressure, but are McLaren closer? Miami GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Lawrence Barretto

Kimi wins under pressure, but are McLaren closer? Miami GP Review with James Hinchcliffe + Lawrence Barretto

From F1 Nation by Formula 1

May 4, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode reviews the Miami Grand Prix, focusing on Kimi Antonelli's victory and the performance of other drivers.

Tom Clarkson is joined by F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto and F1TV expert James Hinchcliffe to reflect on an action-packed Miami Grand Prix weekend. Kimi Antonelli made it three race wins in a row to extend his championship lead to 20 points. Was this the toughest win of Kimi’s career and what does that tell us about him? On the other side of the Mercedes garage, how will George Russell be feeling about the title fight after losing out to his teammate again? And what do the guys make of George’s comments about the Miami track not suiting him? Also on the agenda: why Lando Norris missed out on victory, Charles Leclerc’s final lap spin that cost him a podium, Red Bull’s turnaround and a very special day for Franco Colapinto. Plus, the guys pay tribute to former F1 driver and Paralympian Alex Zanardi, who has passed away at the age of 59. And if you’d like to hear Alex Zanardi’s incredible life story, listen to him in conversation with Tom Clarkson on F1 Beyond The Grid back in 2020.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Clarkson

Guests: Lawrence Barretto, James Hinchcliffe

Topics covered

  • Miami Grand Prix
  • F1 racing
  • Kimi Antonelli
  • George Russell
  • Lando Norris
  • Alex Zanardi

Keywords

  • Miami GP
  • Kimi Antonelli
  • George Russell
  • Lando Norris
  • Alex Zanardi
  • F1
  • Formula 1

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mercedes, Red Bull

Books & works: F1 Beyond The Grid

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