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Oscar Piastri Leads Tight F1 Title Race as Miami GP Weekend Approaches

The sixth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season brings the sprint format to Miami, with Piastri, Norris, and Verstappen locked in a close championship battle.

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May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Formula One F1 - Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 20, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives before the race REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki/ File Photo

Overview

  • The 2025 Miami Grand Prix, set for May 2–4 at the Miami International Autodrome, marks the sixth round of the F1 World Championship and the first of three U.S. races this season.
  • Oscar Piastri leads the drivers' standings with 99 points, followed by McLaren teammate Lando Norris with 89 points and Red Bull's Max Verstappen at 87 points.
  • The weekend features the return of the sprint format, including practice, sprint qualifying, a 100 km sprint race, traditional qualifying, and the full Grand Prix on Sunday.
  • The temporary 3.36-mile Miami circuit, built around Hard Rock Stadium, is known for its challenging layout and limited overtaking opportunities, with key zones at Turns 11, 16, and 17.
  • Fans can watch the race live on ABC in the U.S. and Sky F1 in the U.K., with highlights available on Channel 4, as F1 continues its push into the American market.