- Antonelli extends championship lead with dominant Miami Grand Prix win.
- Mitch Evans makes history in Berlin with record sixteenth career victory.
- Elliott triumphs at Kansas as Kyle Larson suffers mechanical nightmare.
From the streets of Miami to the historic tarmac of Berlin and the tracks of Texas, here is everything you may have missed over the weekend in the world of motorsport:
Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli conquers Miami
The Kimi-era, as it’s been described in some quarters, is officially in full swing. Antonelli secured a masterful win at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix – his third consecutive F1 victory. Despite a late charge from Lando Norris, the Mercedes youngster held his nerve to extend his championship lead.
- The podium: Antonelli (P1) took the top step, followed by Norris (P2) and Oscar Piastri (P3), who took the final podium spot after a late-lap nightmare for Charles Leclerc.
- Penalty drama: Charles Leclerc suffered a late spin and ended up in P8 after receiving a 20-second penalty for track limit violations. Elsewhere, Max Verstappen finished P5 following a 5-second penalty for a pit exit violation.
- Standings: Antonelli now holds a healthy 20-point lead over teammate George Russell in the Drivers’ Championship.
Formula E: Mitch Evans’ record-breaking Berlin charge
The Berlin E-Prix lived up to its traditional chaotic reputation as Mitch Evans secured his 16th career victory – a new record for the series.
- From back to front: Evans performed a miraculous recovery drive, going from 17th on the grid to take the win. He timed his surge perfectly to overhaul the leaders in the final laps.
- The podium: Evans was joined by reigning champion Oliver Rowland (P2) and home favourite Pascal Wehrlein (P3), who has now regained the lead in the championship standings.
- Rookie watch: Rookie Taylor Barnard impressed early on, swapping the lead with Wehrlein, but finished 11th as the veteran’s experience won through with his energy-saving tactics.
NASCAR: Chase Elliott triumphs in Texas
Kyle Larson has dominated much of the early season, but it was Chase Elliott who took the chequered flag at the AdventHealth 400.
- Results: Elliott claimed the hard-fought victory, holding off a fierce challenge from Denny Hamlin (P2). Alex Bowman completed the top three in a battle separated by less than one second.
- Larson’s nightmare: Despite high hopes for the weekend, Kyle Larson finished 34th after mechanical issues saw him fall a long way behind the leaders.
- Top five: The final order saw Elliott, Hamlin, and Bowman, followed by Tyler Reddick and Chris Buescher.
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Just in case you were wondering what else is going on in the world of motorsport…
Esports: Motorsport Australia has confirmed the 2026 Esports Championship schedule, featuring 12 rounds on the Gran Turismo platform starting at Spa on May 9. .
MotoGP: MotoGP has officially entered a long-term partnership with Vmoto, as the series’ official electric scooter supplier. The deal involves the production of three exclusive MotoGP-branded electric scooters and the deployment of fast-charging and battery-swapping stations at European events.
IMSA: In a big upset at Laguna Seca, the No. 5 JDC-Miller Porsche 963 ended a long winless streak. Porsche driver Laurin Heinrich pulled off a last-lap overtake on Earl Bamber’s Cadillac to become the first privateer winner of the GTP era.
WEC: Toyota Gazoo Racing claimed a dominant 1-3 finish at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The No. 8 Toyota, driven by Hartley, Hirakawa, and Buemi, crossed the line 13 seconds ahead of the No. 51 Ferrari AF Corse, which had led for much of the race.
WRC: The WRC paddock is setting up in Matosinhos for the Rally de Portugal (May 7–10). Championship leader Elfyn Evans has a very narrow two-point cushion over Takamoto Katsuta, as Toyota look to extend their perfect five-in-five winning streak at the start of the 2026 season.
IndyCar: The IndyCar Series has officially moved to Indianapolis for the Sonsio Grand Prix (May 9). Championship leader Alex Palou remains the favourite, but the paddock is mourning the loss of legendary champion Alex Zanardi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 59.
