Race in rain-soaked Miami: Norris clinches sprint victory

Firing Up Miami with a McLaren One-Two Punch

Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari crossed the finish line in third place, while fresh talent Kimi Antonelli, starting on pole for Mercedes, managed a disappointing tenth. This fierce race ended with a McLaren one-two finish, dominated by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Starting the game strong, Piastri was ahead of everyone until the first turn, where Piastri forced him wide. With a surprising return to the track, Antonelli found himself in fourth.

Before the race commenced, there was a 25-minute delay due to heavy rain that had wreaked havoc during the formation lap. Under the chaos, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed out after aqua-planing.

The race drama didn't slow down, with Fernando Alonso crashing into the wall after being clipped by Liam Lawson. The unfortunate streak continued as Carlos Sainz also met the wall.

In the pit-lane, things heated up when Max Verstappen pulled out into Antonelli, leading to a contact incident. Verstappen was penalized ten points for 'unsafe release,' plummeting him to seventeenth place.

prowess in Miami thanks to his well-timed pit stop, combating head-to-head with Piastri. Norris shared his thoughts, "I have some luck going for me at the moment in Miami, and I'm happy. The pace was strong but this race is a real challenge."

"I'd rather have this happen tomorrow, but I’ll take it,” Norris explained, referring to the race ending under a safety car after Alonso's crash, which thinned the gap between him and Piastri in the drivers' standings from ten to nine points13.

Hamilton's Poker Face

Piastri, after maintaining the lead for the greater part of the race, felt "a bit disappointed" not to have the opportunity to fight back on the final laps, stating, “I did pretty much everything right, but racing is a cruel business."

On the other hand, Hamilton, the first of the frontrunners to switch to slicks, felt "delighted" about the podium finish, considering he won the sprint race in China3.

"This is the first time we have been on track in the wet here, and what a race it was,” exclaimed Hamilton, expressing excitement about the riveting race experience.

"I really struggled on the inters - everyone was struggling on them. I made the call to come in because I was going nowhere. I took the risk, and it paid off.” Though Hamilton wished he had a couple more laps to duke it out with the leaders, he lauded McLaren's impressive performance2.

2025 Miami Grand Prix Results

Race Summary

Winner: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Second Place: Lando Norris (McLaren)
Third Place: George Russell (Mercedes)

The Miami Grand Prix resulted in a McLaren one-two finish, with Oscar Piastri leading home Lando Norris by 4.63 seconds. This victory marked Piastri's fourth win of the season and extended his championship lead13.

Key Points

McLaren Dominance: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris did not leave any room for the competition, dominating throughout the race.
Early Verstappen Struggle: Max Verstappen began the race in the lead but faced intense competition, eventually dropping down the order.
Crashes and Retirements: Several drivers, including Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, Ollie Bearman, and Jack Doohan, were unable to complete the race due to various incidents1.

Full Results

Complete Standings: The complete results of the race highlight the impressive performance of McLaren while pointing to the challenges faced by other teams 1.

In the realm of sports, the business of Formula One saw a remarkable triumph for McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris securing a resounding one-two finish. On the other hand, in the world of business, Kimi Antonelli, a rising star in the sport, struggled to cement her position, finishing the race in fourth.