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Piastri Clinches Third Straight Win as McLaren Dominates Miami GP

Oscar Piastri extends his championship lead while Ferrari faces internal strife and Verstappen grapples with Red Bull's technical setbacks.

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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri secured his third consecutive victory and fourth of the season, leading a McLaren 1–2 finish with Lando Norris in second place.
  • McLaren's dominance was evident as their drivers finished over 30 seconds ahead of the rest of the field, cementing their position as the leading team of 2025.
  • Defending champion Max Verstappen struggled with brake issues, finishing fourth, and now trails Piastri by 32 points in the drivers' championship standings.
  • Ferrari's race was marred by team radio disputes between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc over track position, highlighting ongoing strategic and internal tensions.
  • The FIA dismissed Red Bull's protest against George Russell for allegedly failing to slow under yellow flags, allowing Russell to retain his third-place finish.