Piastri Triumphs in Miami GP as McLaren Secures… Read more
Oscar Piastri extended his lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship following a commanding performance at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, where McLaren delivered a dominant one-two result. The Australian driver showed poise and control throughout the race, securing a well-earned victory ahead of teammate Lando Norris.
Despite Max Verstappen starting on pole position after a strong qualifying performance, it was McLaren who stole the show on race day. Norris, fresh from his sprint race win on Saturday, lined up second on the grid but endured a chaotic start. As the lights went out, Norris found himself pushed wide and forced off-track in the early corners. The incident, involving Verstappen, cost him several positions and disrupted his momentum.
While Norris attempted to recover, Verstappen and Piastri battled for supremacy at the front. It wasn’t long before Piastri seized control of the race, passing Verstappen and gradually building a comfortable lead. From there, the McLaren driver maintained a steady pace, pulling clear of the reigning world champion and avoiding the chaos unfolding behind him.
Verstappen, unable to respond to McLaren’s pace, slowly fell out of contention for the win. Meanwhile, Norris regained composure and began climbing back up the order. In the closing stages of the race, he mounted a spirited challenge, narrowing the gap to Piastri but ultimately running out of time to attempt a serious overtake. Piastri held firm, taking the checkered flag and claiming his third win of the season, with Norris finishing just behind in second place.
For Piastri, the victory marks a pivotal moment in his 2025 campaign, strengthening his position at the top of the standings. With consistent performances across the early rounds, he has emerged as a serious title contender, and McLaren’s recent form has solidified their reputation as one of the most competitive teams on the grid.
Elsewhere, it was a frustrating afternoon for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton, who suffered a poor qualifying session and started 12th, endured another difficult race. Stuck in traffic and expressing clear dissatisfaction over the team radio, Hamilton was eventually ordered to let his teammate Charles Leclerc pass, as the team pursued a strategy to chase down Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
Leclerc managed to finish ahead of Hamilton in seventh, while the Briton had to settle for eighth. The intra-team dynamics at Ferrari remain tense, especially as Hamilton continues to push for stronger results during what could be his final season with the Scuderia.
In the end, all eyes were on McLaren, with Piastri’s flawless drive and Norris’s recovery effort stealing the spotlight in Miami.
