2025 Miami Grand Prix: Piastri Dominates for Third Straight Win
Miami, FL — Oscar Piastri secured his third consecutive victory in the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two finish ahead of teammate Lando Norris. Piastri overtook polesitter Max Verstappen on lap 14, confirming his status as a title contender.
Verstappen initially defended his pole position but encountered pressure from both McLaren drivers after Norris struggled at the start, falling back to sixth following contact that stewards deemed non-actionable. Norris expressed frustration at Verstappen’s maneuvers during their battle.
The race featured early drama with a virtual safety car triggered by a collision between Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson. Upon the restart, Piastri displayed clear pace, swiftly clearing competitors including Andrea Kimi Antonelli and moving to challenge Verstappen.
By lap 14, Piastri executed a successful pass on Verstappen, capitalizing on a tire lock-up by the Red Bull. Norris followed suit, ultimately finding a way past Verstappen on the straight after a brief tussle.
Race Results:
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – Winner, 4.630 seconds ahead
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – Second
- George Russell (Mercedes) – Third
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – Fourth
- Alex Albon (Williams) – Fifth
Following a late virtual safety car period, Piastri maintained control over the final laps, while Norris faded, unable to close the gap decisively. Russell’s strategic pit stop during the safety period allowed him to leapfrog both Verstappen and Antonelli, securing a podium finish.
On the Mercedes side, Lewis Hamilton struggled with traffic from teammate Charles Leclerc, finishing eighth after a late attempt to overhaul Antonelli fell short. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz completed the top ten, with notable penalties affecting pace among other competitors.
Drivers’ Championship Standings:
- Oscar Piastri: +16 points ahead of Norris
- Max Verstappen: 32 points behind Piastri
- George Russell: 6 points off Verstappen
The F1 circuit will reconvene in two weeks in Imola, where the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is set for what may be its final iteration.
Key Quotes:
Norris on his opening battle with Verstappen: “He forced me off. What am I going to do, drive into the wall?”
The focus now shifts to strategies for the upcoming race as teams analyze performance data and tire strategies following the Miami event.
