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Miami was Just the Beginning

Miami was Just the Beginning

Illustrated Miami Grand Prix 2026 poster of Mercedes-AMG drivers George Russell (63) and Kimi Antonelli (12)

At Benzel-Busch, Mercedes-AMG isn’t just what we sell—it’s what we believe in.

That’s why we’ve been following Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable rookie season with excitement. At just 19 years old, he’s quickly established himself as one of Formula 1’s most promising young talents, bringing fresh energy to the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.

And on May 3, we had the opportunity to experience one of the season’s defining moments together.

Miami Grand Prix — Race Result

🏆 Winner

P1

Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

#12 25 Points Finishing Position

P4

George Russell

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

#63 12 Points

For Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, there could not have been a better race to experience together. When Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team secured a commanding P1 finish with Antonelli and a strong P4 from Russell, the room erupted.

Now, as Antonelli continues his remarkable season and adds to his growing list of victories, we’re reminded just how special that Miami afternoon was. The excitement in the room wasn’t just about a race win. It was about witnessing a defining moment in a young driver’s extraordinary journey. Sixteen races still to go. The season is his to define.

Moments like this are why motorsport matters. The precision. The performance. The passion shared by everyone watching.

“Racing and the Mercedes-Benz spirit have always been inseparable. Days like this are a reminder of exactly why.”

Featured Partner: Lorige

The event wasn’t only about what was happening on the track. Guests were treated to an exclusive presentation by the team from Lorige — one of the most extraordinary watch brands in the world, and for good reason. Lorige timepieces are crafted from actual racing car brake discs — specifically the carbon/carbon composite material sourced from track-tested race cars. This isn’t a metaphor. The case of each BL-Endurance watch is physically carved from the brake pads of real race cars, including the LMP2 car that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2020. Three years of research and development went into working with this extraordinary material for the first time in watchmaking history. 

The Lorige team walked guests through the brand’s origin story, its partnership with Geneva’s Timeless SA watchmakers, and its remarkable collection. Holding one of these watches, knowing what it’s made from, is an experience unlike anything else in horology.

Learn more at Lorige →

Watch the Recap

Beyond the race itself, the afternoon was defined by the people in the room, conversations between enthusiasts, shared stories, new connections, and a collective appreciation for performance, craftsmanship, and innovation.

That sense of community has always been at the heart of Benzel-Busch.

As the Formula 1 season continues, so will the experiences we create for the clients and enthusiasts who expect more from their dealership experience — and from the brand they drive.

The Benzel-Busch Lifetime Promise

At Benzel-Busch, ownership extends far beyond the showroom. Through exclusive experiences, personalized service, and a commitment to lasting relationships, our Lifetime Promise means being part of something bigger — long after you drive home.

A hand holds up two Benzel-Busch VIP passes for the Miami Grand Prix on teal and black lanyards Four men pose arm in arm in front of a colorful illustrated George Russell backdrop A host with a microphone speaks beside a large screen showing Formula 1 race footage to seated guests
A large long-haired dog lying on a showroom floor at the front bumper of a silver Mercedes-AMG A guest in a red Ferrari team shirt reacts with a hand on his head while holding up his phone A smiling older man hugs a woman in a white dress in a showroom as two men look on
A crowd of guests with lanyards, some seated and some standing, looking on during an indoor event A host in a black team-style shirt talks into a microphone before a video wall of race-day interviews Three guests smile and wave in front of a Benzel-Busch backdrop illustrated with George Russell's No. 63
A young boy in a black cap sits cross-legged on a chair among seated guests, raising one hand A smiling couple wearing VIP lanyards holds a baby; the woman wears a red Mercedes-Benz cap A smiling man in a black polo speaks into a microphone in front of a light blue Mercedes-Benz SUV
Two smiling guests in button-down shirts and lanyards, one holding a plate of food, at a reception Close-up of a guest's wrist wearing a skeleton-dial watch with a teal rubber strap Two smiling women seated with drinks in front of a black car at an indoor event
Three men pose in front of a Benzel-Busch backdrop illustrated with Kimi Antonelli and his No. 12 A silver Mercedes-Benz gullwing coupe with its doors raised, plus a view of its red leather interior A smiling woman and young man with lanyards hold plates of fruit beside a dessert and fruit table
A smiling gray-haired man in a navy sweater holds a small fluffy tan dog on his lap at a desk Two men in black shirts embrace in front of a colorful W17 backdrop as a video camera records