2025 Miami Grand Prix: Piastri masterful, McLaren puts on a show in Florida

Between luxury, palm trees and decibels: Miami in Grand Prix mode 🌴

When Formula 1 arrives in Miami , it's not just a race, it's a global event . Jet-setters, celebrities in the paddock, yachts lined up around the Hard Rock Stadium, and above all, an ultra-fast street circuit that forgives no mistakes. Under an azure blue sky, bathed in sunshine and tension, the engines roar: the fifth round of the season can begin.

In this electric atmosphere, Oscar Piastri transformed glamour into pure performance. The young Australian, already a winner in Bahrain and Jeddah, followed up with a masterful driving demonstration , confirming that he is no longer McLaren's hope, but its undisputed leader .

🏎️ A strategic departure, a surgical comeback

Starting fourth on the grid, Piastri didn't panic . Quite the opposite. He waited patiently for the battle between Verstappen, Russell, and Norris to open up a gap. And on lap eight, that's when he struck: a late but clean brake at Turn 11, an overtake on Norris, then on Russell. In less than ten laps, he took the lead. And he wouldn't relinquish it.

Meanwhile, Lando Norris , who had been relegated to the back of the top 10 at the start following a poor start, made his comeback with some sharp overtaking moves , playing tire strategies and DRS periods perfectly. He finished second, sealing another double for McLaren , who seemed untouchable at the start of the season.

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💥 Verstappen powerless, Ferrari in survival mode

Max Verstappen , for his part, had to settle for fourth place. While he stayed on the pace, he was never able to counter McLaren's strategic and mechanical superiority. A strong message sent to Red Bull: this season will not be a walk in the park.

At Ferrari , hopes rested on Charles Leclerc , who delivered a solid but lackluster race. He finished seventh, just behind an impressive Alexander Albon , fifth in his Williams. Leclerc seems stuck in a car with limited potential. As for Lewis Hamilton , eighth, he continues to learn to tame his new red machine.

🔥 McLaren hits hard on American soil

This fourth victory for Oscar Piastri in 2025 confirms the trend: McLaren is not just a beautiful papaya-orange livery, it is the team to beat . Solid on all terrains, efficient in the pits, and above all, driven by two drivers at the top of their game.

The American crowd, already captivated by the weekend's spectacular staging, witnessed a veritable recital. And McLaren, in addition to taking home a one-two, also left with a reinforced image as a team capable of dominating both in Europe and America.

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