Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2025: Race Results & Driver Rankings

Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 – Race Results, Driver Standings, Top Performers, and Key Takeaways

The 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix unfolded as a captivating showcase of speed, strategy, and unexpected twists. Oscar Piastri continued his dominance, securing his third consecutive victory and fourth of the season, leading a McLaren one-two finish with teammate Lando Norris. George Russell completed the podium for Mercedes, while Max Verstappen, despite starting from pole, finished fourth after being overtaken by both McLaren drivers.

The weekend’s action began with the Sprint Shootout, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes clinched pole position. Lando Norris emerged victorious in the Sprint race, ahead of Piastri and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. However, the Sprint was marred by incidents, including a first-lap crash involving Jack Doohan and a collision between Fernando Alonso and Liam Lawson, leading to retirements.

Qualifying saw Max Verstappen secure pole position with a time of 1:26.204, narrowly edging out Norris and Russell. The main race featured intense battles and strategic decisions, with Piastri’s consistent pace proving decisive. Ferrari faced internal challenges, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing outside the points due to team orders and strategic missteps.

#1, P1

Shootout	2
Sprint	2
Qualifying	4
Grid	4
Race	1
Standing Points	131
Qualifying Score	69
Race Score	93
Driver Rank	84
Season AVG	86

Oscar Piastri claimed a dominant win at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, overcoming an unlucky sprint result caused by a poorly timed Virtual Safety Car. Despite starting fourth, he showed strong pace and race control to finish first, ahead of both George Russel and Lando Norris. Piastri now leads the Drivers’ Championship by 16 points, reinforcing his status as a key title contender.

#2, P2

Shootout	3
Sprint	1
Qualifying	2
Grid	2
Race	2
Standing Points	115
Qualifying Score	86
Race Score	89
Driver Rank	84
Season AVG	80

Lando Norris started the weekend strong, winning the sprint after beating Piastri to the pit exit in a tactical shootout. However, his race performance was less convincing. A poor launch and aggressive defense from Max Verstappen forced Norris off track on the opening lap, causing him to drop several positions. Although he eventually overtook Verstappen, it came too late and at the cost of excessive tire wear. Norris finished second behind teammate Piastri, maintaining podium consistency but losing ground in the title race.

#3, P4

Shootout	1
Sprint	7
Qualifying	3
Grid	3
Race	6
Standing Points	48
Qualifying Score	76
Race Score	76
Driver Rank	74
Season AVG	80

Andrea Kimi Antonelli made history at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix by becoming Formula One’s youngest polesitter in any format at age 18, securing pole position for the sprint qualifying session with a lap time of 1:26.482. However, his sprint race was compromised due to a collision with Max Verstappen, who received a ten-second time penalty for an unsafe release that affected Antonelli’s race, resulting in a seventh-place finish. In the main Grand Prix, Antonelli demonstrated resilience and skill, finishing sixth and showcasing his potential as a future championship contender.

#4, P3

Shootout	5
Sprint	4
Qualifying	5
Grid	5
Race	3
Standing Points	93
Qualifying Score	66
Race Score	79
Driver Rank	70
Season AVG	74

George Russell delivered another display of smart, calculated racing at the Miami Grand Prix. Although he lacked pace during the sprint and finished sixth, his consistency paid off in the main event. Russell capitalized on a late Virtual Safety Car period to execute a well-timed pit stop, gaining track position and securing a podium with a third-place finish. His ability to stay composed under changing conditions continues to be one of Mercedes’ key strengths this season.

#5, P4

Shootout	4
Sprint	17
Qualifying	1
Grid	1
Race	4
Standing Points	99
Qualifying Score	100
Race Score	82
Driver Rank	69
Season AVG	82

Max Verstappen’s weekend at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix was marred by a significant setback during the sprint race. An unsafe release from the Red Bull pit crew led to a collision with Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, resulting in a 10-second penalty that dropped Verstappen from an initial fourth-place finish to 17th, marking his first non-points finish in any race format since 2016 . Red Bull acknowledged the incident as a human error and committed to investigating the cause.

In the main Grand Prix, Verstappen started from pole position but was overtaken by Oscar Piastri on lap 14. He struggled to regain the lead and ultimately finished fourth, behind George Russell, who capitalized on a well-timed Virtual Safety Car to secure third place.

#6, P5

Shootout	8
Sprint	11
Qualifying	7
Grid	7
Race	5
Standing Points	30
Qualifying Score	60
Race Score	71
Driver Rank	60
Season AVG	60

Alexander Albon showcased resilience during the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend. In the sprint race, he initially finished fifth but received a five-second penalty for a safety car infringement, dropping him to 11th and out of the points. In the main Grand Prix, Albon delivered a strong performance, finishing fifth. His efforts placed him ahead of Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli and both Ferrari drivers, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

#7, P8

Shootout	7
Sprint	3
Qualifying	12
Grid	12
Race	8
Standing Points	41
Qualifying Score	46
Race Score	66
Driver Rank	59
Season AVG	60

Lewis Hamilton demonstrated strong performance in the sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, securing a third-place finish. However, the main Grand Prix presented challenges. Starting from 12th on the grid, Hamilton was on a charge during the latter half of the race, utilizing fresher soft-compound tires in an attempt to overtake teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite his efforts, Ferrari delayed issuing team orders for approximately three laps, hindering Hamilton’s progress and diminishing the advantage of his fresher tires. This strategic misstep contributed to Hamilton finishing eighth, behind Leclerc in seventh.

#8, P11

Shootout	9
Sprint	10
Qualifying	11
Grid	11
Race	11
Standing Points	5
Qualifying Score	47
Race Score	60
Driver Rank	54
Season AVG	50

Isack Hadjar delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, consistently outperforming his teammate Liam Lawson throughout the weekend. In the sprint race, Hadjar finished 13th, while Lawson retired due to a collision that damaged his car’s floor.

During the main Grand Prix, Hadjar started 11th and maintained that position to the finish, narrowly missing out on a points-scoring position. He finished just 0.168 seconds behind Yuki Tsunoda, who secured the final point.

#9, P10

Shootout	18
Sprint	6
Qualifying	10
Grid	10
Race	10
Standing Points	9
Qualifying Score	53
Race Score	57
Driver Rank	51
Season AVG	51

Yuki Tsunoda faced a challenging start to the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend. During the sprint shootout, he was required to start from the pit lane due to modifications made under parc fermé conditions, which limited his ability to set a competitive lap time. Despite this setback, Tsunoda showcased resilience by finishing sixth in the sprint race, benefiting from penalties and retirements that reshuffled the order. In the main race, Tsunoda started from 12th on the grid and managed to secure 10th place, earning a point for his efforts.

#10, P12

Shootout	12
Sprint	12
Qualifying	9
Grid	9
Race	12
Standing Points	14
Qualifying Score	54
Race Score	58
Driver Rank	49
Season AVG	41

Esteban Ocon faced a challenging weekend at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. In the sprint race, he started from 12th on the grid and finished in the same position, just outside the points. The main race saw a slight improvement, with Ocon starting 11th and finishing 11th, again just missing out on points. Despite the lack of points, Ocon’s performance was notable for his consistent pace and competitive spirit, often battling with drivers from higher-performing teams as he scrapped with Sainz and Hamilton.

#11, P9

Shootout	15
Sprint	19
Qualifying	6
Grid	6
Race	9
Standing Points	7
Qualifying Score	63
Race Score	60
Driver Rank	48
Season AVG	53

In the sprint race, Sainz’s efforts were compromised by a lock-up during his final qualifying lap, which hindered his ability to set a competitive time. He then proceeded to clip the wall during the sprint race causing his retirement. The main race offered little improvement. Sainz started from 6th on the grid but quickly lost positions, falling behind both Ferraris and his teammate, Alexander Albon, despite team orders to let him pass. His struggles continued as he battled with Lewis Hamilton in the final sector, ultimately finishing 9th.

#12, P14

Shootout	11
Sprint	9
Qualifying	16
Grid	16
Race	14
Standing Points	6
Qualifying Score	34
Race Score	51
Driver Rank	47
Season AVG	41

A nice quiet weekend for hulkenberg not much to say about his weekend. He accomplished the best he could with the package he currently has.

#13, P16

Shootout	16
Sprint	5
Qualifying	19
Grid	18
Race	16
Standing Points	14
Qualifying Score	20
Race Score	43
Driver Rank	43
Season AVG	42

A quiet race for Lance through the sprint and main event. He did what was needed of him and ended with some decent points for his efforts. Not much else to say.

#14, P7

Shootout	6
Sprint	20
Qualifying	8
Grid	8
Race	7
Standing Points	53
Qualifying Score	57
Race Score	49
Driver Rank	42
Season AVG	64

Charles Leclerc’s weekend was marred by a crash before the Sprint Race even began, caused by aquaplaning after opting for intermediates when the track clearly required full wets. Ferrari’s strategy woes continued during the race, as Leclerc was held up by his teammate, Hamilton, on fresher tires. To make matters worse, Leclerc was instructed to pass Hamilton, but without informing his teammate. A series of missteps from Ferrari led to a disappointing performance from Leclerc across the weekend.

#15, P13

Shootout	13
Sprint	8
Qualifying	18
Grid	20
Race	13
Standing Points	7
Qualifying Score	14
Race Score	48
Driver Rank	42
Season AVG	41

A quiet race for Gasly without much to report. He was nowhere near those fighting for positions ahead except for the sprint weekend where he earned a single point after penalties were applied to other drivers.

#16, P15

Shootout	10
Sprint	18
Qualifying	17
Grid	17
Race	15
Standing Points	0
Qualifying Score	31
Race Score	51
Driver Rank	42
Season AVG	47

Another frustrating and unlucky weekend for Alonso, as contact with Lawson sent him into the barriers during the Sprint Race. A self-inflicted spin in the main race highlighted his ongoing struggle with the car, reflecting the relentless challenges he faces week after week.

#17, P17

Shootout	14
Sprint	13
Qualifying	15
Grid	15
Race	17
Standing Points	0
Qualifying Score	57
Race Score	49
Driver Rank	42
Season AVG	45

Outqualified by Hadjar in the Sprint Shootout, his weekend took a turn for the worse after contact with Alonso left him outside the points. A series of scrappy performances led to collisions in every session, sealing a disappointing result and confirming his spot outside the points throughout the weekend.

#18, P18

Shootout	19
Sprint	15
Qualifying	13
Grid	13
Race	18
Standing Points	0
Qualifying Score	43
Race Score	34
Driver Rank	35
Season AVG	34

Decent showing for Bortoleto doing his best with what is available. Sadly he lost power during the race leading to his retirement.

#19, P20

Shootout	17
Sprint	16
Qualifying	14
Grid	14
Race	20
Standing Points	0
Qualifying Score	43
Race Score	34
Driver Rank	35
Season AVG	34

Doohans future looks grim as Franco Colapinto is stated to appear in Imola. He ritered to a puncture from contact with Lawson ending his weekend early.

#20, P19

Shootout	20
Sprint	14
Qualifying	20
Grid	19
Race	19
Standing Points	6
Qualifying Score	4
Race Score	24
Driver Rank	25
Season AVG	43

Not the weekend for Bearman as he had no pace all weekend and retired during the main race as an engine failure led to his retirement.