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Formula 1 heads to the United States for the first of three American races in the 2025 season with the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix. Set to take place at the Miami International Autodrome, the event will feature a Sprint weekend format, adding extra excitement and strategic challenges for teams and drivers alike.
This year, Oscar Piastri leads the F1 Drivers’ Championship for the first time in his career. The McLaren driver took a commanding victory in the previous round in Saudi Arabia, which gave him a slim 10-point advantage over teammate Lando Norris and a 12-point edge over Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. With the top three drivers separated by such a narrow margin, the Miami GP is expected to be crucial in shaping the title battle as the season progresses.
Returning to the circuit where he secured his first-ever Formula 1 Grand Prix victory last year, Lando Norris will be eager to bounce back from recent errors that cost him valuable points. He will be aiming to repeat his strong performance at the Hard Rock Stadium and reclaim the momentum in the title race.
Red Bull, meanwhile, showed renewed competitiveness in Jeddah, which has fueled speculation over whether they can keep up with McLaren in Miami. Max Verstappen will be especially determined to close the gap on his rivals and reassert his authority in the championship.
Mercedes continue to struggle for consistent pace, and the team is under pressure to deliver stronger results. George Russell currently sits 26 points behind Piastri in the standings and will need a significant performance to stay in the title hunt. Meanwhile, rookie Kimi Antonelli faces another learning curve as he takes on the challenging Miami street circuit for the first time.
Ferrari also arrives in Florida with a renewed sense of confidence following Charles Leclerc’s podium finish in Saudi Arabia — the team’s first on a Sunday this season. Leclerc has recently held the upper hand over teammate Lewis Hamilton, and the intra-team battle between the two could be a major talking point throughout the weekend.
The Miami International
