Miami Grand Prix 2025 Results: Full Race Classification & Highlights
The 2025 Miami Grand Prix delivered a thrilling spectacle, with McLaren dominating the weekend and Oscar Piastri taking a decisive victory. Here are the official results and key moments from the race.
Top 10 Race Results
| Position | Driver | Team | Gap/Time |
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| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren‑Mercedes | 1:28:51.587 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren‑Mercedes | +4.630 s |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | +37.644 s |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing‑Honda RBPT | +39.956 s |
| 5 | Alexander Albon | Williams‑Mercedes | +48.067 s |
| 6 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +55.502 s |
| 7 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +57.036 s |
| 8 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +60.186 s |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams‑Mercedes | +60.577 s |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing‑Honda RBPT | +74.434 s |
| Sources: FIA timing sheet & GPFans final classification (GPFans, PlanetF1) |
Race Highlights
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Oscar Piastri claimed his fourth win of the season, overtaking Max Verstappen on lap 14 and controlling the race from there.
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Lando Norris completed a McLaren 1-2, with both drivers showcasing dominant pace all weekend.
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George Russell secured third, continuing his streak of top-five finishes.
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Verstappen, despite starting on pole, slipped to fourth after being overtaken by both McLarens.
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The Ferraris of Leclerc and Hamilton finished seventh and eighth, after internal team strategy debates.
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Fastest Lap: Lando Norris, 1:29.746 on lap 361.
Notable Retirements
McLaren’s commanding performance in Miami strengthens their position in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships as the season heads to Europe89.
For the complete classification and in-depth analysis, revisit the official F1 and team sources1278.
Key Moments & Strategy
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Lap 4 double‑strike: Piastri muscled past Antonelli for P2 while Norris dispatched Albon in the same breath, teeing up a McLaren chase Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website.
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Lap 14 decisive pass: Verstappen locked up into Turn 1 on ageing mediums; Piastri switched to the inside and cleared him before the exit Formula 1® – The Official F1® WebsiteFormula 1® – The Official F1® Website.
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Safety‑Car shuffle (Lap 22): Lawson’s stranded RB triggered a SC; McLaren double‑stacked flawlessly, whereas Ferrari’s split strategy fuelled post‑race finger‑pointing between Leclerc & Hamilton newsFormula 1® – The Official F1® Website.
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Fastest‑lap dash: Norris bolted on softs with eight laps left, bagging the DHL Fastest Lap bonus Formula 1® – The Official F1® WebsiteYouTube.
Championship Standings Shift
Piastri extends his lead to 131 pts, 16 clear of Norris, while McLaren opens an 82‑point cushion in the Constructors’ race over Red Bull newsFormula 1® – The Official F1® Website. Verstappen’s fourth place leaves him 32 pts adrift in third.
Driver & Team Quotes
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Piastri: “Miami’s always wild, but we executed perfectly—credit to the pit‑wall and the guys back in Woking.” news
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Norris: “Bagging fastest lap soft‑shod felt sweet. The fight’s on for Imola.” YouTube
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Verstappen: “Couldn’t trust the brakes; once they cooled under Safety Car, bite point disappeared.” news
Frequently Asked Questions
Who got pole?
Max Verstappen clocked a 1:27.944 in qualifying. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website
Why did Ferrari split strategies?
Leclerc started on hards aiming for track‑position gains during SC windows, Hamilton went mediums to undercut midfield traffic Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website.
Next race?
Emilia‑Romagna GP, Imola, 18 May 2025 (Sprint weekend).
How can I watch replays?
F1 TV Pro & Sky Sports F1 have full race and onboard packages YouTube.
Watch & Read More
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Official highlights video (7 min) – Formula1.com YouTube
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On‑board montage: Radio Rewind & team comms Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website
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Technical debrief: PlanetF1 strategy analysis PlanetF1