McLaren's Piastri and Norris score a dominant 1-2 finish, while Doohan's future with a team becomes uncertain due to a juvenile accident.
The Miami Grand Prix of 2025 showcased the dominance of McLaren, with a 1-2 finish by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The podium was completed by George Russell, who bested Max Verstappen who led the race until the McLaren duo outpaced him.
Next Stop: Imola and Colapinto's Chance?
Formula 1 heads back to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Autodrome, from May 16 to 18. Jack Doohan of Alpine was confirmed as a driver for that race, but fans of Franco Colapinto are hoping Doohan's latest abandonment in Miami would lead Alpine to reconsidering their decision. Will Colapinto finally get his chance in Imola? We'll find out in two weeks...
McLaren in Control of the Constructors’ Championship
McLaren's impressive 1-2 win in Miami allowed them to surge ahead in the Constructors' Championship. The British team has amassed 246 points, far outpacing Mercedes' 141 and Red Bull's 105. Ferrari and Williams follow with 94 and 37 points respectively.
Piastri Claims Championship Lead
With his fourth win of the year, Piastri extended his lead in the World Championship over Norris. The Australian leads with 131 points, while his teammate trails closely with 115. Verstappen ranks third with 99 points. The top 10 is filled out by Russell (93), Leclerc (53), Antonelli (48), Hamilton (41), Albon (30), Ocon and Stroll (14).
Piastri, Calm and Collected
Piastri displayed a rare smile after exiting his car, even doing a celebratory dance, but kept his cool when speaking. "Winning the race was the one I really wanted. Saturday during the Sprint was tough, so getting the win is an incredible result. I was aware enough to avoid Max in turn 1, and from there I knew I had a good pace advantage. The car was incredible today," he commented. "In the longest stint, it cost me a bit, so there are some things to work on. I have to keep learning, but I'm very happy to leave Miami as the leader," he added, acknowledging his team's progress over the past seasons.
Norris, Bittersweet Success
Norris was left wanting the win, but he celebrated a second-place finish. "It's never the best feeling to come second, but the team did an extraordinary job, so I can't fault them. We were leading, so it's a good feeling. Oscar drove well," the Briton analyzed. He added: "Max fought as always, so that's what it is. Today I paid the price for not doing a good job, but I'm happy to be on the podium."
Russell Satisfied with the Podium
"I'm very happy to have finished third as I personally had issues this weekend. Congratulations to the McLarens, they were too far ahead," Russell commented. "It's never easy to have Max behind, but I was calm."
The Final Top 10 in Miami
Piastri claimed his fourth win of the year, accompanied by his teammate Norris in second and Russell finishing third. The top 10 was completed by Verstappen, Albon, Leclerc, Hamilton, Sainz, Tsunoda, and Alonso, who suffered with a five-second penalty throughout the race.
Piastri's Victorious Race
OSCAR PIASTRI WINS THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX!! 🎉🏆 It's a McLaren 1-2 and Piastri's third consecutive win!
The Australian became the fifth time he's won in 2025, and the championship leader added another win to his tally. Norris finished second and McLaren sealed a perfect ending to the race. Russell from Mercedes completed the podium, while Verstappen who led the race, could not overtake the Briton and finished fourth.
The Final Laps
Ferrari will have much to talk about after the race as both drivers expressed dissatisfaction with the team's strategy. Hamilton complained about Sainz's position: "Do you want me to let him pass too?" the Briton asked, after the Spaniard ranked ninth. "I need Lewis to push, I have too much dirty air," Hamilton demanded, to which there was no response.
Fight for Ferrari Seventh Place
With five laps remaining, McLaren's victory seemed inevitable, but Norris, who was only a few seconds behind his teammate, continued his efforts to steal first place. However, Piastri was too solid. Verstappen was only 1.5 seconds behind Russell: would he make it to the podium? And the Ferraris again exchanged positions, with Leclerc, on hard tires, getting the go-ahead to challenge Antonelli. Although Leclerc warned: "We see him in front but we can't pass him."
The Top Ten in Miami
The final ten ranking in Miami:
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Carlos Sainz (Wiliams)
- Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri)
- Alonso (Aston Martin)
Intrigue in Ferrari's Ranks
Lap 53: Ferrari is set for a lot of soul-searching after the race. Both drivers show clear dissatisfaction with the team's strategy and don't hold back their discontent. "Sainz is more than a second behind," they warn Hamilton about the Spanish driver's position, who ranks ninth. "Do you want me to let him pass too?" the Briton responds jokingly.
The Final Five Laps
The final five laps are approaching, and McLaren's victory seems all but secured although Norris, slightly behind his teammate, doesn't seem to give up on overtaking him at the end. But Piastri is too strong. Verstappen is 1.5 seconds behind Russell: will he make it to the podium? And the Ferraris continue to swap positions again with Leclerc having hard tires and having the green light to make a run at Antonelli. Although the Monegasque warns: "We see him in front but can't pass him."
A Challenge for Alonso's Eight Place
Lap 47: Trouble for Ferrari? Hamilton is catching up to Antonelli a bit but is still more than three seconds behind and doesn't seem to have a chance to engage in a fight. Meanwhile, Leclerc, who has a better track pace, is threatening Sainz, with just under two seconds separating them. The Monegasque has criticized the dirty air left by the British driver. "I'm just warming up the tires," he complains. Will the order to swap positions happen before the end?
A Close Race for Third Place
Lap 44: Russell is in a tight race with Verstappen for the final podium spot! Will we see a change of driver before the end? 👀
With McLaren dominating the race, the rest of the field is fighting for third place. Russell and Verstappen are engaged in this battle, with Verstappen closing the gap and now just 1.6 seconds behind.
More Retirements in Miami
Lap 41: Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls car is left unrecognizable after colliding with Jack Doohan's Alpine at the start, resulting in a retirement for both drivers. Meanwhile, Leclerc is now seventh in the Ferrari pit, complaining to Lewis to speed up: "I need Lewis to push, I have too much dirty air."
Ferrari Vying for Seventh Place
Lap 39: Ferrari finally makes a move and Leclerc lets Hamilton pass for seventh, who will now target Antonelli. Five seconds separates the Brit from the Italian.
Hamilton's Frustration
Lap 38: Hamilton complains, "Do you want me to sit here all race," he asks, asking the team to give him priority. "This isn't good teamwork. I'm only going to say this," he says, receiving no response. Up front, McLaren is persisting, with Piastri leading by more than six seconds over Norris, who has the fastest lap. Russell is third, 22 seconds behind the Brit. Verstappen is fourth, almost three seconds behind the Mercedes.
Leclerc's Difficulties
Lap 35: Ferrari is battling for seventh place. When Leclerc executed a well-timed move to overtake Sainz, Hamilton seized the opportunity and also overtook the Spaniard. Now the Monegasque, on hard tires, and the Brit, on mediums, rank seventh and eighth, with the seven-time champion seemingly determined to leave his teammate behind, with under a second separating them. "I'm burning tires behind him," says Hamilton.
The Top Ten in Miami
The top ten rankings in Miami:
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Alexander Albon (Williams)
- Carlos Sainz (Wiliams)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Tsunoda (Alpha Tauri)
- Alonso (Aston Martin)
Hamilton Bonus Points
Lap 33: Williams is having a successful race. Albon overtakes Antonelli and ranks fifth. Sainz overtakes Leclerc for seventh. And another Virtual Safety Car is out because Bortoleto's Sauber car is stuck, having reported engine problems earlier. With the race neutralized, Verstappen asks his team to verify if Russell, ahead of him, sped when not allowed.
Pit Stops Begin
Lap 30: The green flag returns, with Piastri out in front, followed by Norris. Russell is third and Verstappen has recovered some ground, running fourth.
Virtual Safety Car
Lap 29: Virtual Safety Car issued as Oliver Bearman's Haas stays on the track with some smoke coming from its engine. "Oh no, I've lost everything," he warns. "We think it's a power unit issue," they respond over the radio. The Virtual Safety Car is out, and Hamilton is the first to take advantage, pitting and coming out in tenth. The two McLarens are called in soon afterwards.
The Tire Dilemma
Lap 27: Most drivers started the race with medium tires. Russell, Hamilton, Lawson, Hulkenberg, Alonso, Bearman, and Gasly chose hard tires.
The Start
Lap 11: Verstappen leads the way after a solid start, with Piastri following closely. Antonelli had a remarkable start, overtaking Norris and ranking second. Behind, neither Lawson nor Doohan had a good start, colliding and forcing the Australian Alpine driver to retire. In front, Max maintains the lead with Piastri only a few tenths behind.
The Alpha Tauri of Alonso is at the rear
Lap 9: They warn several drivers over the radio that rain is expected in around 15 minutes. Piastri takes the fastest lap and has already overtaken Verstappen with a slick move, forcing the Dutchman to take a risk and overshoot the braking point. The Australian becomes the new race leader, and now Verstappen has to fend off Norris, who is coming with superior pace.
Verstappen leads the way
Lap 7: Verstappen is in command at the front, defending every overtaking attempt by Piastri. The Red Bull of the Dutchman and the two McLarens, with Norris in third, have a different pace. Behind, neither Lawson nor Doohan had a good start. The collision between them caused Doohan to retire and Lawson to rank last, with a puncture in one of his tires.
The Chaotic Start
Contact between McLaren and Alpine... and the LEGO bricks fly! 💥
New dad Max is still up to his mischievous tricks! 😂
Incredible scenes 🤩 The 10 life-sized LEGO Formula 1 cars, driven by our drivers! 🏎️🏎️ #F1 #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/PyHamkWTzv
Another drama at the start as Verstappen battles to hold off Piastri, with Norris being held up behind.
Meanwhile, some drivers had trouble with their tires after a frantic start, leading to several drivers pitting early to replace them. Williams' Gabriel Bortoleto was seen coasting toward the pits with engine trouble.
Finally, the fans had a treat as they watched the traditional drivers' parade hosted by LEGO, with 10 toy cars designed in the colors of each team making a lap around the track. The drivers enjoyed the unusual experience, with Max Verstappen taking a selfie with his replica car.
Many had high hopes for Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, who was rumored to be close to signing with Alpine as Pierre Gasly's replacement at Imola. However, the team has remained tight-lipped about the situation, with no announcements as of yet.
Piastri's win in Miami has provided another boost for the young Australian, who continues to impress many with his performances. Behind him, George Russell took advantage of McLaren's speed troubles to finish third, while Lando Norris claimed the fastest lap in the final laps. Lewis Hamilton completed the top five, while defending champion Max Verstappen suffered a disappointing race, finishing sixth.
- Formula 1 heads back to Italy for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari Autodrome, from May 16 to 18.
- Jack Doohan of Alpine was confirmed as a driver for that race, but fans of Franco Colapinto are hoping Doohan's latest abandonment in Miami would lead Alpine to reconsidering their decision.
- McLaren's impressive 1-2 win in Miami allowed them to surge ahead in the Constructors' Championship.
- The British team has amassed 246 points, far outpacing Mercedes' 141 and Red Bull's 105.
- Ferrari and Williams follow with 94 and 37 points respectively.
- Piastri extended his lead in the World Championship over Norris with his fourth win of the year.
- The Australian leads with 131 points, while his teammate trails closely with 115.
- Verstappen ranks third with 99 points.
- The top 10 is filled out by Russell (93), Leclerc (53), Antonelli (48), Hamilton (41), Albon (30), Ocon and Stroll (14).
- Piastri displayed a rare smile after exiting his car, even doing a celebratory dance, but kept his cool when speaking.
- "Winning the race was the one I really wanted. Saturday during the Sprint was tough, so getting the win is an incredible result. I was aware enough to avoid Max in turn 1, and from there I knew I had a good pace advantage. The car was incredible today," he commented.
- "In the longest stint, it cost me a bit, so there are some things to work on. I have to keep learning, but I'm very happy to leave Miami as the leader," he added, acknowledging his team's progress over the past seasons.
- Norris was left wanting the win, but he celebrated a second-place finish.
- "It's never the best feeling to come second, but the team did an extraordinary job, so I can't fault them. We were leading, so it's a good feeling. Oscar drove well," the Briton analyzed.
- He added: "Max fought as always, so that's what it is. Today I paid the price for not doing a good job, but I'm happy to be on the podium."
- Russell commented: "I'm very happy to have finished third as I personally had issues this weekend. Congratulations to the McLarens, they were too far ahead."
- "It's never easy to have Max behind, but I was calm."
- Piastri claimed his fourth win of the year, accompanied by his teammate Norris in second and Russell finishing third.
- The final top 10 was completed by Verstappen, Albon, Leclerc, Hamilton, Sainz, Tsunoda, and Alonso, who suffered with a five-second penalty throughout the race.
- Ferrari will have much to talk about after the race as both drivers expressed dissatisfaction with the team's strategy.
- Hamilton complained about Sainz's position: "Do you want me to let him pass too?" the Briton asked, after the Spaniard ranked ninth.
- "I need Lewis to push, I have too much dirty air," Hamilton demanded, to which there was no response.
- With five laps remaining, McLaren's victory seemed inevitable, but Norris, who was only a few seconds behind his teammate, continued his efforts to steal first place.
- However, Piastri was too solid. Verstappen was only 1.5 seconds behind Russell: would he make it to the podium?
