F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties app…read more
F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 Sprint Race results: Final classification with penalties app…read more
The 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race delivered high drama once again, with Lando Norris leading home a second consecutive McLaren one-two finish in a chaotic and penalty-laden event. The 25-year-old Briton continued his impressive form at the Miami International Autodrome, returning as the reigning Grand Prix winner after capturing his first career victory at the same venue in 2024.
This year’s Sprint Race saw Norris capitalize on a late safety car period, triggered by a crash involving Fernando Alonso. The incident gave McLaren a strategic edge, allowing both Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri to maintain their positions at the front. Although Piastri finished just 0.672 seconds behind his teammate, he once again voiced his frustration over the team’s luck in Miami, joking on team radio that the McLaren crew should avoid buying lottery tickets.
The short-format Sprint Race, which covers a 100km distance with no mandatory pit stops, continues to bring its own share of unpredictability. Unlike traditional Grand Prix races that run over 305km, these sprints offer limited strategic opportunities, making clean execution and track position paramount. However, chaos in the pit lane and late safety car drama ensured that the 2025 Miami Sprint was far from straightforward.
Among the most notable incidents was a costly error by Red Bull Racing, which saw reigning World Champion Max Verstappen released unsafely into the path of young Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli during a pit stop. The resulting collision led to an investigation by the stewards and a subsequent 10-second time penalty for Verstappen, which dropped him to P17 – the last classified runner in the race, ahead of only the DNFs and DNS.
Meanwhile, Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Yuki Tsunoda salvaged some pride for the team by finishing sixth and collecting valuable points. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton continued his resurgence by securing third place, adding to his sprint victory in China earlier this season. It marked another strong showing for the seven-time world champion, who now drives for Ferrari after his much-discussed switch from Mercedes.
George Russell brought his Mercedes home in fourth place, while Lance Stroll impressed with a fifth-place finish for Aston Martin. Behind Tsunoda in sixth, Antonelli recovered from the Verstappen incident to finish seventh, with Alpine’s Pierre Gasly rounding out the points in eighth.
Just outside the points were Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) in ninth and Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) in tenth. Further back, several drivers saw their results affected by post-race penalties. Williams’ Alex Albon received a five-second penalty for failing to stay above the ECU-set minimum time under the safety car, dropping him to 11th. Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson was penalized for causing a collision with Alonso, while Haas driver Ollie Bearman also picked up a time penalty for an unsafe release during a pit stop.
The final classification of the Miami Sprint saw multiple changes due to these infractions, with Verstappen’s penalty pushing him down the order significantly. Behind him were DNF retirements for Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz, while Charles Leclerc did not start the race due to a technical issue.
Final Classification – 2025 Miami Grand Prix Sprint (With Penalties Applied):
1. Lando Norris (McLaren)
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.672s
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +1.073s
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – +3.127s
5. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – +3.412s
6. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – +5.153s
7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +5.635s
8. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – +5.973s
9. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – +6.153s
10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – +7.502s
11. *Alex Albon (Williams) – +7.522s
12. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – +8.998s
13. *Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – +9.024s
14. *Ollie Bearman (Haas) – +9.218s
15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – +9.675s
16. Jack Doohan (Alpine) – +9.909s
17. *Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +12.059s
DNF: Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
DNS: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
(* indicates post-race penalties applied)
Sprint Race Points Format: Under the 2025 rules, points are awarded to the top eight finishers in the Sprint: eight for first place, seven for second, down to one point for eighth. The fastest lap no longer earns any bonus points in either sprint or grand prix formats, a change aimed at simplifying the scoring system.
