Overview
- McLaren leads the constructors' championship by 105 points over Mercedes and 141 over Red Bull following their Miami Grand Prix success, with Oscar Piastri winning the race and Lando Norris excelling in the sprint.
- Red Bull’s performance issues, particularly tire overheating and race pace deficiencies, continue to hinder their ability to challenge McLaren, despite Max Verstappen securing pole positions in multiple events.
- FIA stewards dismissed Red Bull’s protest against George Russell for alleged yellow flag violations in Miami, solidifying Russell’s third-place finish and highlighting recent scrutiny over stewarding decisions.
- Alpine undergoes significant leadership and driver changes, with Flavio Briatore replacing Oliver Oakes as team principal and Franco Colapinto replacing Jack Doohan for a five-race trial.
- Speculation mounts regarding Christian Horner’s future at Red Bull, with reports suggesting internal dissatisfaction and former Alpine boss Oliver Oakes as a potential successor.