Results & Report 2025 Miami Formula 1 Sprint

Event: Miami Grand Prix
Track: Miami International Autodrome

Weather: 26°C Wet & Dry
Tarmac: 32°C Wet & Dry
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 2.5 km//h

Norris Claims Sprint Glory in Rain-Soaked Miami Mayhem

Miami, USA – Round 6 | Sprint Race Report – 2025 Formula 1 Season

Well, if you thought Miami was only about sunshine, mojitos, and pastel shirts, think again. The 2025 Miami Sprint served up a spicy bowl of chaos, strategy, and shattered carbon fibre. From pre-grid drama to a surprise winner, it was a half-hour thrill ride that will leave pit crews sweating more than the Florida humidity.

The Miami Monsoon and a Red Flag Start

Before a wheel had even turned in anger, the heavens opened like someone had pressed the ‘Floridian Downpour’ button. Drivers barely made it to the grid—Charles Leclerc didn’t even get that far, binning his Ferrari into the barriers on his way out of the pit lane. The red flag came out before the Sprint even started, and with visibility close to zero, everyone took a nervous breather in the pit lane.

Once the skies calmed and the water levels dipped just below "Miami canal", the race finally got underway behind the Safety Car.

Piastri Pounces, Antonelli Slides

Kimi Antonelli, the young sensation on pole, must've felt like a rock star walking onto a soaked stage—only to slip on the first note. As the lights went out, Oscar Piastri grabbed the inside into Turn 1 and never looked back, taking the lead as Antonelli slid wide in the treacherous conditions.

Behind them, Lando Norris tucked into second while Max Verstappen surged to third, biding his time like a shark waiting to strike. But the real storm was still brewing.

Slick Gambles and Safety Car Shenanigans

With the track drying faster than Verstappen's post-race interviews, teams were left in a pickle: pit for slicks and risk track position, or stay out and hope? McLaren rolled the dice—Piastri boxed, Norris stayed out.

Then all hell broke loose.

As Norris entered the pits a lap later, Fernando Alonso found the barriers, bringing out the Safety Car. Meanwhile, Verstappen and Antonelli collided in the pit lane—Red Bull releasing Max into the path of the Mercedes rookie. The stewards didn't need long: Verstappen hit with a 10-second penalty for unsafe release.

Alonso’s crash meant no green flag racing to the finish. Norris, now in the lead thanks to perfectly timed chaos, cruised across the line under Safety Car, arms metaphorically raised.

Paddock Fallout: From Frustration to Ferrari Praise

Norris was jubilant post-race: “It’s not the way you always want to win, but hey, I’ll take it! Miami seems to love me!” His McLaren team boss, Zak Brown, could barely hide his grin in the pit wall shadows.

Piastri admitted disappointment after leading much of the race: “I did everything right… well, nearly everything.”

Hamilton, meanwhile, gambled early for slicks and saw the fruits of that risk ripen just in time. “I never thought I’d be praying for rain in Miami. Wild day,” he chuckled.

Verstappen? Silent as usual when the stewards knock on his door.

Rookie Watch: Antonelli and Bearman in the Spotlight

Despite the pit lane snafu, Antonelli’s pole and early pace showed he belongs in the big leagues. Bearman also impressed, picking up a point and keeping his nose clean while more seasoned names—cough Sainz and Alonso cough—ended up in the walls or the stewards' notebook.

Looking Ahead: More Mayhem Incoming?

With Qualifying still to come later today and potential overnight rebuilds for Ferrari and Aston Martin, the Grand Prix grid is far from settled. One thing’s for sure—if the Sprint was any indication, Sunday’s Miami GP is going to be one to remember.

So grab your popcorn, tighten those wheel guns, and stay tuned. Formula 1 in Miami has only just begun.

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Classification 2025 Miami F1 Sprint

Notes:

Max Verstappen, Red Bull RB21 #1, received a 10 sec. time penalty for an unsafe release during his pitstop.

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