McLaren Continues to Rule F1 with Oscar Piastri’s Fourth Win in Six Races
McLaren once again demonstrated their dominance on the Formula 1 circuit during the fourth visit to Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Oscar Piastri, the team’s standout driver, clinched his fourth win of the season, extending his championship lead. Despite losing a sprint win and a pole position opportunity, Piastri showcased an impressive performance on Sunday, outmaneuvering teammate Lando Norris and defending champion Max Verstappen.
McLaren’s Race Pace and Tyre Management Leave Red Bull with More Work to Do
McLaren‘s superior race pace and tyre management have raised concerns for Red Bull, even if they can provide a car capable of challenging for pole positions. As questions arise about Red Bull’s rear tyres, the team is well behind its competitors. Upgrades are on the way, but won’t be standing still either.
Max Verstappen pushed his tyres to their limits in a futile attempt to fend off the McLarens, while Yuki Tsunoda finished 10th, behind four cars from Williams and Ferrari. Both drivers have yet to hit their stride this season.
Williams’ Mixed Weekend Results in Points and Frustration
Williams experienced a rollercoaster weekend after Alex Albon lost valuable points due to a penalty for a safety car speed violation. Despite the setback, the team showcased its strongest race pace in years on Sunday, with Albon outperforming both Ferraris and challenging the Mercedes cars. Carlos Sainz finished ninth, revealing operational mistakes that affected his starting position and caused slight damage at the start.
Ferrari struggled with both pace and race management during the event. Charles Leclerc was frustrated by his eighth-place finish behind two Williams cars and revealed he delivered a great lap in qualifying but fell short of expectations on long run pace. The team will be banking on its reportedly large Imola upgrade package to deliver progress.
Russell Capitalizes on Confidence Boost, While Aston Martin Continues to Struggle
George Russell was delighted with his third-place finish after a challenging weekend. Despite struggling for confidence in the Mercedes, he has delivered consistent results this season. Russell capitalized on a mid-race VSC call to vault up the order and hold off Verstappen, although he finished miles behind the leading McLarens.
Aston Martin struggled in dry conditions, with Lance Stroll showing his wet-weather aptitude in Saturday’s sprint race. Fernando Alonso missed a chance for points after being brought in too late for slicks and crashing out. The team will be hoping for better results as they look forward to the 2026 rules reset.
