Sun May 04 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Piastri Powers McLaren to Miami Grand Prix Victory, Extending Championship Lead

**Miami Gardens, FL** – Oscar Piastri secured his fourth win of the season at the Miami Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Formula 1 championship. The McLaren driver’s victory marks his third consecutive win, a feat not achieved by a McLaren driver in 28 years. His teammate, Lando Norris, finished second, giving McLaren a 1-2 finish and a commanding 40-second lead over third-place finisher George Russell of Mercedes.

Piastri’s victory came despite a strong challenge from Max Verstappen, who started on pole. Verstappen, recently a father, drove aggressively, forcing Norris off track early in the race, although no penalty was issued. Piastri eventually overtook Verstappen on lap 14 and held on to secure the win. McLaren’s strategy of allowing its drivers to race each other freely proved successful.

The race also saw some notable events: Norris won Saturday’s sprint race, while Verstappen’s aggressive driving style continued to be a talking point. Further down the field, Ferrari’s team orders saw Lewis Hamilton cede position to Charles Leclerc, and Jack Doohan’s early crash sparked renewed speculation about his future at Alpine. Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes dismissed rumors that Doohan will be replaced by Franco Colapinto at the next race in Italy. Doohan’s poor performance, finishing last without completing two laps, fueled this speculation.

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