A chaotic sprint race in Miami concludes with Norris clinching the victory
Lando Norris Triumphs in Chaotic Miami Grand Prix Sprint 🏁️🏆
In a thrilling wet-to-dry race, Lando Norris emerged victorious at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint, securing a much-deserved win for McLaren. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, closely followed in second, while Lewis Hamilton podiumed for Ferrari in third [2][4].
The race, initially delayed due to poor visibility, was shortened to 18 laps and concluded behind the safety car, following a late crash involving Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson [3][4].
The pole-sitter, Kimi Antonelli, experienced a shaky start, losing three positions right after the start. Despite an early lead, Piastri eventually relinquished the position due to the quirks of the safety car timing [2][3].
An unfortunate incident occurred during simultaneous pit stops involving Max Verstappen and Antonelli. Verstappend was given the go-ahead signal too early, leading to a collision with Antonelli in the pit lane. The Dutchman received a 10-second penalty, dropping him out of points contention [2][3].
Baby joy for Verstappen 🎉🍼Verstappen's day took a turn for the better when he learned of the birth of his daughter, Lily [5]. Despite the setbacks, Red Bull's star driver remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of Formula 1.
As the race concluded, George Russell (Mercedes) finished fourth, with Verstappen failing to secure a top-10 position [4]. Initial reports suggested a fourth-place finish for Alex Albon (Williams), but official results confirmed Russell's placement [1][4]. 🏎️🌴🔥
[1] - [agencies, good][2] - Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished third in the Ferrari after only 18 laps [original][3] - Shortly after, Carlos Sainz had a tire failure in the Williams and Fernando Alonso went off the track in the Aston Martin [original][4] - The qualifying for the race followed later the same day (10:00 PM CEST) [original][5] - Max Verstappen delighted with the birth of his daughter Lily for additional context on Verstappen's day post-race [enrichment]
- Despite a collision in the pit lane that led to a 10-second penalty, Max Verstappen, who recently became a father to a daughter named Lily, remained a formidable force in Formula 1 racing.
- The Miami Grand Prix Sprint, won by Lando Norris, was marked by unpredictable events, including a late crash involving Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson that resulted in the race being concluded behind the safety car.
- The grid for the race experienced a significant reshuffle right from the start, with pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli losing three positions after the start.
- The shortened 18-lap race saw unexpected outcomes, such as Lewis Hamilton finishing third for Ferrari, Oscar Piastri coming in second, and a first-place victory for Lando Norris for McLaren.
