Formula 1 2025: Miami GP

Miami, despite its brief history, has seen its share of Turn 1 collisions, like when Sergio Perez nearly crashed into his teammate last year, suggesting a similar incident could occur this time. With McLaren entering as favorites, I expect Verstappen will be eager to keep them in check, while either McLaren driver might push too hard to take the lead out of Turn 1.

Twenty of the world's top drivers are returning to South Beach for the fourth year in a row, hoping to win the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.

The 19-corner street route is almost three miles long, with twists and turns that present a unique challenge for all racers. Fans are anticipated to throng Florida for the marathon, and you never know who you could run into.

Miami International Autodrome was developed specifically for this event.

It's a temporary track that runs through Miami Gardens, circling the neighborhoods around the Miami Dolphins' Hard Rock Stadium. The circuit's permanent asphalt has been incorporated within the parking lots, thus no public roadways are used. Everything is demolished shortly after the race weekend, allowing the Hard Rock Stadium grounds to return to normal rather fast.

What is the Formula One Miami Grand Prix schedule?
In addition to the grand prix on Sunday, a sprint race will be held on Saturday, with championship points given.

Due to the increased racing activity, there will only be one practice session rather than the usual three. Qualifying will be held for both the spring race and the Grand Prix.

It feels a bit strange to write this as a “bold” prediction, given how it’s not all that long ago that Hamilton dominated Formula 1.

But, given the season he’s had so far and the elusiveness of the podium, chance would be a fine thing – a fine thing, indeed.Charles Leclerc nabbing Ferrari’s first podium of the season last time out in Saudi Arabia suggests Ferrari is starting to figure out the SF-25 and, while Hamilton is the king of doom and gloom in general, he’s proven over the years to be excellent at bouncing back from adversity.

With Ferrari seemingly realising its qualifying performance is its greatest deficit to its immediate rivals, the team’s race pace has been competitive.

I don’t think Hamilton’s season is going to turn around to any great extent, but I still reckon he’s got some high points in him this year – so my guess for this weekend is that he nabs the podium.