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Oscar Piastri Leads Miami GP Practice as McLaren Dominates Early Formula 1 Season

The 2025 Formula 1 season continues in Miami with McLaren's Piastri topping Friday practice, while Red Bull and Ferrari debut upgrades and Spanish drivers struggle to find form.

Vista general del Autódromo Internacional de Miami, con el Hard Rock Stadium de fondo.
El piloto español Carlos Sainz durant el GP de Miami de 2024.
Sainz, motivado por debutar en Miami con una escudería estadounidense.
Kimi Antonelli, en acción en Miami

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri set the fastest time in Friday's free practice session at the Miami International Autodrome, solidifying McLaren's strong start to the season.
  • McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris lead the drivers' championship standings, with Piastri holding a 10-point advantage over Norris after back-to-back wins.
  • Red Bull and Ferrari have introduced circuit-specific upgrades in Miami, but both teams continue to face challenges in matching McLaren's pace.
  • Spanish drivers Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso remain under pressure, with Sainz scoring just five points this season and Alonso yet to finish in the points.
  • The Miami GP weekend features a sprint format, with Friday's practice followed by sprint qualifying, a sprint race on Saturday, and the main Grand Prix on Sunday at 10:00 PM EDT, broadcast live on DAZN.