# The Kimi ERA in F1...again | The Return of Old Max Verstappen | 2026 Miami GP Review

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Podcast: [Inside Line F1 Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-line-f1-podcast-997858)
Published: 2026-05-12T21:17:00+00:00
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli went where no driver has ever gone in Formula 1 history. He has now converted his first three pole positions into three race wins. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, and yes, it seems like the old Max Verstappen is BACK in Formula 1. Andrea Kimi Antonelli went where no driver has ever gone in Formula 1 history. He has now converted his first three pole positions into three race wins. Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah discuss the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, and yes, it seems like the old Max Verstappen is BACK in Formula 1. Most formula enthusiasts didn’t see this coming: a 19-year-old rookie turning the F1 world upside down faster than you can say "pole position." Kimi Antonelli isn’t just making noise; he’s rewriting the record books and causing a full-blown Mercedes vs. McLaren showdown that even your favorite soap opera would envy. In this episode, we break down Antonelli’s incredible streak—winning three consecutive races, grabbing pole after pole, and giving Mercedes their first Miami victory at the one track they’d never won before. We’ll explore the secret sauce behind his rise, the undercut masterstrokes that outsmarted McLaren, and whether Mercedes' success is all about Kimi effect or pure racing brilliance. Plus, experience the chaos: five leaders in one race, spins galore, and a race so wild even TV couldn’t keep up.You’ll discover: why Antonelli’s resilience under pressure, even with gearbox issues, is nothing short of legendary; how strategy blunders are shaping today’s wild Formula 1 landscape; and why Max Verstappen’s vintage aggressive driving, combined with DJ Khaled’s secret endorsement, might just be the ultimate fuel for his comeback. We analyze the new race regulations making qualifying less treacherous, the s…

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