McLaren rules the grid in Miami, Plaastri triumphs yet again, Ferrari falters with Leclerc and Hamilton ending in 7th and 8th positions respectively.
Tempestuous Race in Miami
Thrills galore as the young Aussie, Piastri, takes the chequered flag in McLaren's dominating performance 🏁💥. With win number four of the season, Piastri continues his blazing trail, earning his third back-to-back victory after Bahrain and Jeddah. The McLaren leaves the competition in its wake, evidenced by Oscar giving Russell a 37-second lead, who managed a lucky podium finish on Mercedes.
With high morale propelling him forward, Piastri now reigns atop the World Championship, leaving Norris grappling with a shaky mental state. Norris fought back from sixth on the grid after a late closure by Verstappen, finishing fourth. The race was divided into two phases, with Piastri pinning down the lead over Norris, achieving a massive gap of over 9 seconds after passing Max, which later closed to 4.6 seconds before the end.
Race Analysis
Though McLaren ruled the roost, the true ace of the day was arguably Verstappen. Despite being penalized by the first Virtual Safety Car, which placed him behind Russell after a switch to hard tires by Max while George remained on softs, Verstappen shone in his battles against Piastri and later Norris. Despite facing braking issues and trouble with the gearbox, Verstappen gave it his all, even managing a pole position ahead of the McLaren duo in Saturday's qualifying.
Hamilton and Leclerc endured a bleak race weekend in the Ferrari camp. The SF-25 lacked grip at all times and struggled to keep pace with the Williams. The car never found its footing, and the desperation between the drivers was palpable in the final laps. Sainz's overtake on Leclerc showcases the Red's struggles, with the car exhibiting both frequent understeer and oversteer.
The Emerging Talent
Piastri, a 24-year-old Australian, has taken the F1 world by storm in 2025. With his recent string of victories, he has asserted his position as a top contender for the championship. After the Miami Grand Prix win, Piastri made a poignant comment, recalling McLaren's struggles last year in Miami, when he was lapped twice. Piastri's victory marked a landmark achievement for McLaren, signifying a 27-year first for the team (details unspecified in sources).
Reflecting on his success, Piastri emphasizes self-improvement and amplified self-confidence as key factors to his impressive performance in 2025. As the championship race unfolds, Piastri's dominance has set a stiff challenge for his rivals.
Ferrari's struggles continued in the Miami Grand Prix as the SF-25 lacked grip and Sainz overtook Leclerc, showcasing frequent understeer and oversteer issues. Piastri's victory, on the other hand, highlighted McLaren's apparent turnaround, with Piastri even cautioning Ferrari in a post-race interview, recollecting McLaren's past troubles in Miami, where he was lapped twice last year. Despite his impressive run, Piastri warned that Ferrari should brace themselves for more phases of overtakes if they want to keep up with him in the upcoming sports events.
