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McLaren Dominates Early F1 Season as Piastri Emerges as Title Frontrunner

Oscar Piastri leads the drivers' standings by 10 points ahead of teammate Lando Norris, while Ferrari and Red Bull face challenges ahead of the Miami sprint weekend.

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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton hinter Ferrari's Charles Leclerc
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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri holds a 10-point lead in the drivers' championship after winning three of the first five races, solidifying McLaren's strong start to the 2025 season.
  • McLaren team principal Zak Brown anticipates a potential collision between Piastri and Norris as their intra-team rivalry intensifies with both vying for the title.
  • Ferrari struggles with performance, managing only one podium so far, as upgrades are awaited at future races in Imola and Barcelona.
  • Mexico City is on the verge of signing a contract extension to secure its Grand Prix despite the absence of local driver Sergio Perez.
  • The Miami Grand Prix, featuring the season's second sprint weekend, is expected to challenge teams with high temperatures and abrasive tyre conditions.