All you need to know about the 2025 Miami GP Race Weekend

Miami GP 2025 Sprint Race: Norris Triumphs Amidst Chaos

The 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race unfolded as a dramatic and rain-soaked affair, culminating in a strategic victory for Lando Norris. The McLaren driver capitalized on a well-timed pit stop during a late Safety Car period to secure the win, leading a McLaren one-two finish with teammate Oscar Piastri in second place .

Race Highlights:

• Weather Challenges: Torrential rain delayed the start, leading to a red-flagged formation lap. Charles Leclerc's crash en route to the grid prevented him from starting the race .

• Strategic Pit Stops: As the track began to dry, Piastri pitted for slick tires. Norris stayed out an extra lap and pitted just as the Safety Car was deployed due to Fernando Alonso's crash, allowing him to rejoin the race in the lead .

• Podium Finishers: Norris took the win, followed by Piastri. Lewis Hamilton secured third place for Ferrari, benefiting from an early switch to slick tires .

• Notable Incidents: Max Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for an unsafe pit release that led to a collision with Kimi Antonelli, dropping him to 17th place . Alonso's race ended after contact with Liam Lawson, who is under investigation for the incident .

Top 8 Finishers:

1. Lando Norris (McLaren)

2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

4. Alexander Albon (Williams)

5. George Russell (Mercedes)

6. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

7. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

8. Oliver Bearman (Haas)

   
   

Norris's victory narrows Piastri's lead in the Drivers' Championship to nine points, intensifying the competition as the season progresses .

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🏎️ Antonelli Takes Sprint Pole in Miami

Kimi Antonelli stunned the paddock by taking pole position for the Sprint at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, becoming the youngest driver in F1 history to do so in any format. The 18-year-old Mercedes rookie delivered a near-perfect lap to beat the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Miami GP Sprint Qualifying Results

George Russell secured 5th, while Max Verstappen had to settle for 4th fastest time.

🔟 Top 10 Sprint Qualifying Results:

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

3. Lando Norris (McLaren)

4. George Russell (Mercedes)

5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

7. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

9. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)

10. Alexander Albon (Williams)

    
    

❌ Notable Eliminations:

SQ2 Eliminated:

• Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber)

• Esteban Ocon (Haas)

• Pierre Gasly (Alpine)

• Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

• Carlos Sainz (Williams)

SQ1 Eliminated:

• Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)

• Jack Doohan (Alpine)

• Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)

• Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)

• Oliver Bearman (Haas)

Miami GP Sprint Quali Starting Grid.. or something like that

🔥 Antonelli’s Breakthrough

Antonelli’s pole position marks a major milestone in his young career, breaking Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing record as the youngest driver to claim pole. His composed performance under pressure has added a new spark to Mercedes’ 2025 campaign.

Miami GP Sprint Qualifying Ideal vs Best Lap

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🏁 Oscar Piastri Leads Disrupted Miami GP FP1 Session

The 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix kicked off with a single Free Practice session where McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets with a 1:27.128 on soft tyres. Charles Leclerc was close behind in second, just 0.356 seconds off, while Max Verstappen rounded out the top three, 0.430 seconds behind Piastri.

F1 2025 Miami GP FP1 Results

🔵 Williams Impresses with Strong Form

Williams continued its recent resurgence with both drivers performing exceptionally. Carlos Sainz finished the session in fourth place, followed closely by Alex Albon in fifth. The FW47 appears well-suited to the Miami street circuit, and both drivers looked confident.

🟥 Red Flag Cuts Session Short

The session was prematurely ended by a crash from rookie Oliver Bearman in the Haas at Turn 12. The red flag flew with just four minutes remaining, robbing several drivers of their final push laps — most notably Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, who were preparing fast laps on softs.

⚠️ Norris Drama: Tools Left in the Cockpit

McLaren’s Lando Norris had an unusual moment early in the session when tools were accidentally left in his cockpit, forcing a hasty return to the pits. His car is now under investigation for being released in an unsafe condition. He also narrowly avoided contact with Esteban Ocon, which may draw further scrutiny from the stewards.

🏎️ Top 10 FP1 Results:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:27.128

2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +0.356s

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +0.430s

4. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +0.550s

5. Alex Albon (Williams) – +0.827s

6. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – +0.840s

7. George Russell (Mercedes) – +0.930s

8. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – +1.027s

9. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +1.099s

10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +1.115s

    
    

🕒 What’s Next?

With Sprint Qualifying scheduled for later today, teams will have minimal time to review data and tweak their setups. The shortened FP1 adds a layer of unpredictability heading into the competitive sessions.

Miami Grand Prix FP1 Ideal vs Fastest Lap

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