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McLaren Extends Dominance as Red Bull and Ferrari Struggle for Answers

Oscar Piastri leads the championship after another McLaren one-two in Miami, while Verstappen, Hamilton, and Alonso face mounting challenges.

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Overview

  • McLaren secured a commanding one-two finish in Miami, with Oscar Piastri extending his championship lead to 32 points over Max Verstappen.
  • Red Bull's performance issues persist, with Verstappen finishing fourth and expressing frustration over the car's lack of race pace and tire management.
  • Lewis Hamilton criticized Ferrari's delayed team orders during the Miami GP, highlighting ongoing adaptation struggles in his first season with the team.
  • Audi announced a leadership overhaul, appointing Mattia Binotto as Head of Audi F1 Project and Christian Foyer as COO to accelerate its 2026 Formula 1 entry.
  • Reports suggest Alpine may replace Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto at the Imola GP, though the team has not yet confirmed the driver change.