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The 2025 Formula 1 season heads to the vibrant city of Miami this weekend for the sixth round of the championship, bringing with it the highly anticipated return of the Sprint race format. Set against the backdrop of the Miami International Autodrome, the event will mark the second Sprint weekend of the season and promises intense action as teams battle for crucial championship points.
One of the biggest storylines heading into the weekend surrounds Lewis Hamilton and his new chapter with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, now 40 years old, made headlines in Shanghai by capturing his maiden win for the Scuderia in the Sprint race. That performance reignited hopes among fans and pundits that Hamilton could find his rhythm in the iconic red car.
However, since that impressive Sprint win, Hamilton has found it difficult to carry momentum into the main races. Despite glimpses of pace, the British driver has yet to finish higher than fifth in a Grand Prix so far this season. With Miami offering another Sprint event, it presents a fresh opportunity for Hamilton to build on his success and climb the standings.
Meanwhile, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has emerged as a major force in the championship fight. The young Australian has shown remarkable consistency and currently sits atop the drivers’ standings. He finished second behind Hamilton in the Shanghai Sprint, proving his pace and maturity under pressure.
Not far behind is defending world champion Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver rounded out the Sprint podium in China and remains a constant threat at the front. Although he has yet to dominate in the same way as in past seasons, Verstappen continues to collect valuable points and is expected to be in the mix once again in Miami.
The Miami Grand Prix weekend will follow the revised Sprint format, with Sprint Qualifying scheduled for Friday evening, followed by the Sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. The main race will take place on Sunday.
For fans tuning in, coverage will be available on major broadcasters including Sky Sports F1 in the UK and ESPN in the United States. With unpredictable results, fierce rivalries, and the championship wide open, the Miami Sprint weekend is set to deliver another thrilling chapter in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
