JUST IN: FIA Confirms Final Miami GP Results After Post-Race Penalties and Pr…read more
JUST IN: FIA Confirms Final Miami GP Results After Post-Race Penalties and Pr…read more
In the aftermath of a chaotic 2025 Miami Grand Prix, the FIA has officially released the final race classification following a wave of post-race investigations, time penalties, and formal protests from several teams.
Multiple incidents during the race, including repeated track limits violations and unsafe pit lane releases, triggered reviews by race stewards. After analyzing telemetry data, onboard footage, and team communications, the FIA issued a series of time penalties that altered the finishing order and left fans and teams temporarily in the dark.
Hamilton Penalized After Review
One of the most high-profile penalties was handed to Lewis Hamilton, who originally crossed the line in P4 but was demoted to P7 following a 5-second time penalty for rejoining the track unsafely after an off-track excursion at Turn 14. Mercedes swiftly filed a protest overnight, arguing that Hamilton had yielded the position and did not gain a lasting advantage.
However, in a statement issued Monday morning, the FIA stood by the stewards’ original ruling:
“After reviewing all available data and footage, the stewards found clear evidence that Car 44 rejoined the circuit in an unsafe manner, compromising the trajectory of another car. The penalty is upheld.”
Shuffled Standings and Podium Shake-Up
The final results confirm Oscar Piastri as the race winner, with Lando Norris holding onto second place and George Russell promoted to third after Hamilton’s drop. Other minor changes occurred throughout the midfield, with penalties handed to Nico Hülkenberg and Lance Stroll for separate pit lane infringements.
The revised points distribution has significant implications for the championship standings, with the top five in the Drivers’ Championship now separated by just **28 points**. In the Constructors’ standings, McLaren inches closer to Mercedes, intensifying the battle for second place behind Red Bull.
The Fallout Continues
While the FIA’s clarification brings closure to a turbulent race weekend, tensions remain high. Several drivers voiced frustration at inconsistent stewarding, and Mercedes is reportedly seeking further dialogue with the governing body over the clarity of the rules surrounding rejoin procedures.
As the F1 circus packs up and heads to Imola for the next round, all eyes will be on whether these rulings spark any rule reviews or procedural changes and whether teams adapt their strategies to avoid further costly penalties.
