Oscar Piastri Wins Miami Grand Prix, Extends Championship Lead to 16 Points

Oscar Piastri secured a dominant victory at the Miami Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive win and extending his championship lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris to 16 points. Piastri started fourth but quickly advanced, overtaking both Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen to take the lead, while Norris recovered from an early incident with Verstappen to finish second. McLaren's one-two finish underscores the team's resurgence, with Piastri becoming the first McLaren driver since Ayrton Senna in 1988 to win three races in a row. George Russell finished third, benefitting from a virtual safety car, as Verstappen struggled and ended fourth. The race featured dramatic on-track battles, including tension between Ferrari teammates and a chaotic opening lap, highlighting competitive dynamics among the top teams. Miami also secured its place on the Formula 1 calendar through 2041, reflecting the sport's commitment to the U.S. market.