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Oscar Piastri Wins Miami Grand Prix, Secures Third Consecutive Victory

McLaren's dominance continues as Piastri extends his championship lead, with teammate Norris in second and Verstappen struggling to fourth despite starting on pole.

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Max Verstappen (l.) hatte gegen Oscar Piastri keine Chance.

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri claimed his third straight Formula 1 victory in Miami, solidifying his lead in the drivers' standings with 131 points.
  • Lando Norris finished second, following his Sprint race win on Saturday, narrowing the gap to Piastri to 16 points in the championship.
  • Max Verstappen, despite securing pole position in qualifying, dropped to fourth in the race, citing McLaren's superior tire management as a key factor.
  • The anticipated stormy weather did not materialize, with the Grand Prix running entirely in dry conditions despite pre-race evacuation protocols being issued.
  • Ferrari's struggles continued as Lewis Hamilton, starting 12th, finished eighth, expressing frustration over the car's inconsistency and lack of pace.