Overview
- Oscar Piastri's dominant Miami Grand Prix win marks his third straight victory, placing him 16 points ahead of teammate Lando Norris and 32 clear of Max Verstappen in the drivers' standings.
- McLaren achieved another one-two finish in Miami, extending their constructors' lead to 105 points, with their MCL39 excelling in race pace and tyre management.
- Qualifying inconsistencies remain a challenge for McLaren, as Verstappen secured his third pole of the season, exposing the MCL39's difficulty in providing drivers with predictable front-axle feedback.
- Tensions rise within McLaren as Piastri's title bid intensifies, with analysts and team principal Andrea Stella highlighting his clinical racecraft compared to Norris.
- Max Verstappen expressed frustration with Red Bull's technical struggles, including brake issues, and acknowledged McLaren's superior performance while hoping for opportunities on less overtaking-friendly tracks.