What began as a Miami Grand Prix full of promise and unpredictability quickly turned into a crushing McLaren masterclass, with Oscar Piastri storming to his third consecutive victory. The Australian capitalised on an early mistake from Max Verstappen, who outbraked himself at Turn 1, and from there Piastri never looked back.
While fortune played a part, Piastri’s racecraft was just as crucial. Unlike Lando Norris, who was muscled off track by Verstappen in the opening laps, Piastri exercised restraint, waiting for the right moment and avoiding needless risks. His calm, calculated approach paid off in full.
At Ferrari, however, chaos and confusion reigned supreme. The SF-25 lacked pace all weekend, beaten on merit by an improving Williams and finding itself an astonishing 152 points adrift in the constructors’ standings. Under Fred Vasseur, much like in the Mattia Binotto era, Ferrari’s low points seem to arrive with a flair unmatched by any other team.
The weekend also offered fans a bit of comedy courtesy of Lewis Hamilton. A series of radio messages, as he was first denied a position swap with Charles Leclerc, then permitted, then told to switch back, showcased Ferrari’s indecision more than anything else. It did little to improve their standing but added some colourful drama to the midfield fight.
Verstappen’s fall from pole position to finishing behind both McLarens and George Russell in the Mercedes raises real concerns for Red Bull. Despite starting at the front, their race pace – and perhaps morale – seems to be slipping.
Meanwhile, Andrea Kimi Antonelli showed glimpses of brilliance, particularly with his Sprint Race pole. But his main race performance confirmed that while the talent is clear, he’s still on the learning curve before truly contending for the championship spotlight.
