Formula 1 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race happened as a wild wet-to-dry race, Lando Norris snatched victory after a perfectly timed pit stop and late Safety Car drama. McLaren seals a 1-2 with Oscar Piastri in P2, while Lewis Hamilton grabs P3 for Ferrari. Max Verstappen penalized, Charles Leclerc out before lights out!
Lando Norris Clinches Miami Sprint Victory Amid Changing Weather and Late Incidents
Lando Norris emerged victorious in a wild and unpredictable Sprint Race at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, capitalizing on a late Safety Car period to overtake McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and secure his second win of the season. Lewis Hamilton completed the podium for Ferrari in a race full of dramatic weather changes, strategic gambles, and post-race investigations.
F1 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race As It Happened
Rain Disrupts Start, Red Flag Delays Action
The race weekend had already been packed with surprises when torrential rain soaked the Miami International Autodrome minutes before lights out. The wet conditions caught out Charles Leclerc, who crashed on the way to the grid, ending his race before it even began. Poor visibility prompted officials to red flag the event after the initial formation lap.
Once conditions improved, the Sprint resumed behind the Safety Car, with all drivers on intermediate tyres except Carlos Sainz, who gambled on full wets but switched back during the red flag break.
Antonelli’s Historic Pole Slips Away Early
Kimi Antonelli had shocked the paddock by securing his first pole position at just 18 years old, becoming F1’s youngest-ever polesitter. However, the Mercedes rookie struggled at the start, losing positions to Piastri and Norris after running wide at Turn 1. Piastri took the early lead and looked comfortable as drivers began switching to slick tyres in drying conditions.
Pit Stops and Collisions Shake Up the Grid
As the track dried rapidly, pit strategy became critical. Verstappen and Antonelli clashed in the pit lane, causing debris and earning Verstappen a 10-second penalty for an unsafe release. Meanwhile, Norris stayed out longer and pitted just as the Safety Car was deployed due to Fernando Alonso crashing after contact with Liam Lawson.
The timing of Norris’ stop allowed him to rejoin in the lead, a position he would not relinquish in the final laps behind the Safety Car.
Post-Race Penalties Pending
Verstappen’s penalty dropped him out of the points despite a strong performance earlier in the race. Lawson is also under investigation for his collision with Alonso, and Alex Albon may face consequences for a possible Safety Car infringement. Final classifications remain provisional as the stewards review the incidents.
Formula 1 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race Results:
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 36:37.647
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) : +0.672s
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) : +1.073s
- Alex Albon (Williams) : +2.522s
- George Russell (Mercedes) : +3.127s
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) : +3.412s
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) : +4.024s
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) : +4.218s
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) : +5.153s
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) : +5.635s
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) : +5.973s
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) : +6.153s
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) : +7.502s
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) : +8.998s
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) : +9.675s
- Jack Doohan (Alpine) : +9.909s
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) : +12.059s
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – DNF
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – DNF
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – DNS
What’s Next in Miami
With the Sprint completed, all eyes now turn to the main Qualifying session for Sunday’s Grand Prix, scheduled for 4:00 PM local time. McLaren’s momentum and Norris’ return to form will be key storylines heading into the race.
