Formula 1

Championship leader Oscar Piastri picked up from where he left off in Saudi Arabia by topping the only practice session at the Miami Grand Prix.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets during Friday’s sole practice session for the Miami Grand Prix, leading the way from Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after a late crash for Ollie Bearman brought out the red flags.

Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.

Formula 1 has announced that the Miami Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2041, following a 10-year extension to its existing agreement with the promoter South Florida Motorsports – a new deal that will make Miami the longest contracted event on the F1 calendar.

George Russell has admitted that there are some question marks over how Mercedes might perform at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, with the Briton also suggesting that the team are currently “third fastest” despite holding second place in the championship.

Miami is the first of three races in the USA, and the teams have not disappointed when it comes to marking the occasion with special liveries - while the drivers have also stepped up to the plate with their helmet designs.

Yuki Tsunoda has revealed where he is currently at in terms of adapting to the Red Bull RB21, with the Japanese driver admitting that the process “needs more time” despite being happy with the progress he has made so far.

The Miami Grand Prix is one of the biggest races on the F1 calendar for both sport and style. In the build-up to the race weekend, we’ve seen a flurry of livery reveals, special edition race suits and, most importantly, new and exclusive merch drops. From sunset hues to streetwear staples, our Miami edit showcases the best new pieces to build out your F1 wardrobe…

Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari still doesn’t have the potential to fight McLaren or Red Bull but isn’t letting that alter his targets at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.

The F1 circus has crossed the pond and pitched up at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami ahead of the sixth race weekend of the season.

Oscar Piastri has insisted he “quite enjoys” being the hunted rather than the hunter as Formula 1’s current Drivers’ Championship leader, as it means “he is doing something right”.

Carlos Sainz has shared some first-hand insight into what Formula 1 drivers experience when they change teams, amid the media interest over his and Lewis Hamilton’s respective adaptations to Williams and Ferrari.

Whenever you ask Lando Norris about his maiden Grand Prix victory in Miami last year, his face immediately lights up. The 25-year-old always hoped he could achieve the feat – but he is the kind of person who needs to see it to believe it and that win in Miami, beating his friend and rival Max Verstappen to boot, ticked that box nicely.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is “definitely working hard to adjust” to the Ferrari as he enters into his sixth race weekend for the team in Miami, one in which the seven-time World Champion is aiming to replicate team mate Charles Leclerc’s success last time out in Saudi Arabia.

The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Lando Norris has admitted that he is aiming to improve his Qualifying performance off the back of two difficult Saturdays at the last two Grands Prix, with the Briton also insisting that he is “not worried” about team mate Oscar Piastri taking momentum as the new championship leader.

Two rounds down, five to go and the halfway point is fast approaching, but there’s no rest for the class of 2025 as F1 ACADEMY returns to the streets of Miami.

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Formula 1 is back in the 305 for the Miami Grand Prix and the second Sprint weekend of the season. With an extra session of scoring in F1 Fantasy on the table, there’s plenty at stake.