The Miami Grand Prix concluded with unprecedented drama as race stewards announced six separate post-race investigations following a chaotic final lap that involved multiple championship contenders. Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Max Verstappen were all caught up in various incidents during the closing moments at Miami International Autodrome, creating a significant workload for race officials.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc faces the most scrutiny with three individual investigations. The Monégasque driver will be examined for repeatedly leaving the track and gaining an advantage, causing a collision with George Russell at Turn 17 on the final lap, and driving in an unsafe condition after spinning and making contact with the wall that damaged his SF-26.
Mercedes driver George Russell finds himself involved in two separate investigations, including the collision with Leclerc and another incident with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at Turn 1. The contact with Verstappen resulted in front wing damage to Russell’s W16, adding another layer to the post-race confusion.
Verstappen’s troubled afternoon extended beyond the Russell incident, as he also faces investigation for potentially crossing the line at the pit exit earlier in the race. Additionally, Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson will visit the stewards regarding his crash with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, bringing the total number of post-race investigations to six separate incidents that officials must review.