The 2025 Miami GP is the sixth race of the season and also the second sprint weekend of the 2025 F1 season. The race in the Miami International Autodrome will be the first of the three grand prix in the USA. This is an exciting weekend, as we have a new championship leader after back-to-back wins for Oscar Piastri. Red Bull is no longer the leader of the pack but is slowly climbing the ladder.

The races in Miami are quite challenging, with high temperatures and humidity making a driver’s life difficult. Things at the top of the championships are heating up, and there is serious intrigue about how things are shaping up.

Key Storylines for the 2025 Miami GP

1.    Lewis Hamilton’s Struggles

The struggles of Lewis Hamilton continued in the Saudi Arabia GP. The Briton admitted that he doesn’t expect to make changes to his car this season. However, the last good weekend that the 7-time champion had was the sprint in the Chinese GP. His fans will be hoping that he recreates the same in the 2025 Miami GP.

2.    McLaren Intra-Team Battles

McLaren has the fastest car in the 2025 F1 grid, and at a point in time, things will heat up between the drivers. With Oscar Piastri having the upper hand, Norris will want to take the upper hand and reign supreme in 2025. When things heat up, it is up for debate, and everybody hopes it happens sooner rather than later.

3.    Max Verstappen is a Father

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet announced the birth of their daughter Lily on Friday. The current world champion didn’t attend the Media sessions and was with his partner. This could be a week where Max can either go frail in enjoyment or turn up the heat in Miami.

Predictions for the 2025 Miami GP

1.    Pole Position for the Race: Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri is the in-form driver, and it looks like he will continue his dominance. The domination of McLaren is set to continue, and the car looks untouchable in high temperatures. This will give them an edge, especially the form driver Oscar Piastri.

2.    Race Winner: Oscar Piastri

The last race weekend in the Jeddah circuit was the first time the pole sitter didn’t claim victory. However, things will get back to normalcy, and you’d expect Oscar Piastri to win the race. The McLaren duo will have a sparring session in the race, but the Australian will end with bragging rights.

3.    Biggest Surprise: Oliver Bearman

Oliver Bearman has had a good 2025 F1 season, and the hot conditions will suit the Haas team. The young rookie can have another belter week and prove to everyone that he is a prospect for the future.

4.    Biggest Flop: Lewis Hamilton

It’s going to be another miserable weekend for Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc is firing on all cylinders, and when that happens, his teammates are left behind. This being a sprint weekend, Hamilton will have even less time to get the feel of the car.

2025 Miami GP Timings IST