F1 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Updated Starting Grid After Penalties, Race Time, and How….read more
F1 2025 Miami Grand Prix: Updated Starting Grid After Penalties, Race Time, and How….read more
After an electrifying Saturday at the Miami International Autodrome, the stage is set for Round 6 of the 2025 Formula 1 season — the Miami Grand Prix. Despite a challenging sprint race that saw him penalized for an unsafe release into Kimi Antonelli’s path, Max Verstappen bounced back to claim pole position in the main qualifying session.
The Red Bull driver’s lap of 1:26.204 secured his third pole of the season, holding off a competitive challenge from McLaren’s Lando Norris, who was just 0.065 seconds behind. Verstappen’s recovery highlighted his adaptability under pressure, especially after serving a 10-second penalty earlier in the day.
Kimi Antonelli put on a stunning performance for Mercedes, clocking a time that edged him into P3 and splitting the two McLarens. His effort also outpaced his teammate George Russell in both qualifying rounds. Oscar Piastri, despite showing strong form in the sprint race, had to settle for P4.
Russell completes the top five, followed by the Williams duo of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, who continue to show strong pace this season. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc could only manage P8, while Esteban Ocon of Haas and Yuki Tsunoda in the second Red Bull rounded out the top 10.
Further down the order, veterans like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso struggled in qualifying, with Hamilton eliminated in Q2 and Alonso falling out in Q1. Rookies like Gabriel Bortoleto and Ollie Bearman also found themselves outside the top 10 after failing to make it past the early sessions.
Provisional Starting Grid for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix:
(With any penalties already applied)
| Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:26.204 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +0.065 |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | +0.067 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.171 |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.181 |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +0.365 |
| 7 | Alex Albon | Williams | +0.478 |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.550 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | +0.620 |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | +0.739 |
| 11 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | OUT in Q2 |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | OUT in Q2 |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | OUT in Q2 |
| 14 | Jack Doohan | Alpine | OUT in Q2 |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | OUT in Q2 |
| 16 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | OUT in Q1 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | OUT in Q1 |
| 18 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | OUT in Q1 |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | OUT in Q1 |
| 20 | Ollie Bearman | Haas | OUT in Q1 |
Miami Grand Prix 2025 Start Time – Sunday, May 4
The race begins at 4:00 PM local time (EDT). Here’s when it starts in other regions:
| Location | Local Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BST) | 9:00 PM Sunday |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 10:00 PM Sunday |
| USA (CDT) | 3:00 PM Sunday |
| USA (PDT) | 1:00 PM Sunday |
| Australia (AEST) | 6:00 AM Monday |
| India (IST) | 1:30 AM Monday |
| Japan (JST) | 5:00 AM Monday |
| Brazil (BRT) | 5:00 PM Sunday |
| South Africa (SAST) | 10:00 PM Sunday |
| Singapore (SST) | 4:00 AM Monday |
| Egypt (EET) | 11:00 PM Sunday |
How to Watch the Race Live
Catch the action live through the following broadcasters:
- UK: Sky Sports
- USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo, Network Ten
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Netherlands: Viaplay
- France: Canal+
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- Canada: TSN, RDS, Noovo
- Spain: DAZN F1
- Brazil: Bandeirantes, Bandsports
- Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
- China: CCTV, Tencent
- Middle East & Africa: beIN SPORTS, SuperSport
- Latin America: ESPN
Alternatively, fans can stream the race via F1TV Pro in eligible regions.
