For the moment, we cannot (yet) speak of a disaster, concerning Max Verstappen, in the classification of F1 pilots. Because even when his car is not efficient, the Dutchman finishes his races and scores big points. Except last Saturday, after a penalty, which incumbent up on his team, during the sprint. However, little by little, the interested party slips into the ranking. To the point, even, to be threatened by George Russell, for the gain of third place.
F1 world championship: a group of four stands out
At the top of the F1 World Championship, Oscar Piastri recovered, in total, 6 units on his teammate, Lando Norris. Second Saturday, behind the British, the Australian then won on Sunday by managing his grand-prix with great intelligence. What lead the ranking with 16 lengths in advance, on his teammate. Which, although outdated very regularly, always has the possibility of reversing the trend.
« Today, it was an exceptional result for McLaren at the end of a remarkable weekend ”commented the boss of the McLaren team at the end of the Miami test last Sunday, following the double of his team. first and second yesterday in the sprint, followed by the first and second place today in the Miami Grand Prix, which is a first for any team in a Sprint weekend. It is a big harvest of points, and we are aware that tomorrow will be the anniversary of our first victory in this era, which was a fundamental step in the direction and development of our team.
“This is not the first time this year that I would like to thank the people of McLaren who have designed, manufactured, built and manages this phenomenal car, as well as our technical and commercial partners, and fans who are with us in this exciting adventure.”
« After a very tight qualification session, it was great to see the car as efficient during the race, allowing Oscar and Lando to dominate. Oscar was clinical and very precise, grabbing the opportunities that presented themselves to him and showing an excellent pace. Lando was delayed in the scrum at the start, returning from sixth place and then exceeding Max Verstappen later in the relay, but without that, he was also in the running for the victory.
“This is an excellent base for the rest of the year, but we also know that these may be exceptional circumstances. We will keep our feet on the ground, continue working on the MCL39 to improve it, and see where it takes us now that the race season returns to Europe. ”Concluded Stella, delighted but focused on the rest of the season, far from getting carried away early.
Behind, Max Verstappen is now 32 points from the leader. This means that even in the event of the Dutch victory and the McLaren pilot’s abandonment, the latter would retain his lead over the Red Bull. For his part, Lando Norris has 16 units ahead of his rival from last year. A position far from being demoralizing. On the other hand, for the quadruple reigning world champion, things are starting to spoil, facing his closest prosecutor.
-Indeed, George Russell, fourth Saturday (thanks to the penalties, notably Max Verstappen) and third Sunday, resumed 8 points at the Red Bull Racing driver. So much so that, now he is only 6 lengths behind him. In Imola, in less than two weeks, the Mercedes driver could therefore spend his playmate …
Charles Leclerc takes advantage of his regularity but the hole is made!
On the other hand, behind these four men, the hole is made. Charles Leclerc, fifth, accuses 40 units behind the British. And 78 on the leader, who already totals more than double points than the Ferrari pilot. And soon, triple, if Oscar Piastri continues on the same pace. However, he is ahead of Kimi Antonelli (for how long?) And Lewis Hamilton, who has 41 points at his counter. Regarding the battle of the second peloton it is Alexander Albon who is largely the leader, with 30 points marked. 8th, he has twice as many points as his closest prosecutor, the French Esteban Ocon (14 points).
“I am happy to have been able to start from scratch after yesterday!“, Commented Alexander Albon, referring to the penalty depriving him of fourth place on Saturday.“The car was fast and today was all about pure speed. I had a good pace throughout the race and I am very happy with the result. Frankly, I find it hard to believe it, given our level of 12 months ago. This testifies to all the progress we have made in Grove and we have now proven to the whole world that we can be at the top. This is not the case with each race and we will have to continue to fight. For the moment, I’m going to enjoy it! ”declared the Thai, all haloed by having beaten the two Ferrari, in the regular. Before the revenge of Scuderia, at home, next weekend?
Place in the full classification of this world championship of F1 pilots, after Miami.
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) : 131 points
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) : 115 points
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) : 99 points
4. George Russell (Mercedes) : 93 points
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) : 53 points
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) : 48 points
7. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) : 41 points
8. Alexander Albon (Williams): 30 points
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas): 14 Points
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) : 14 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) : 9 points
12. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) : 7 points
13. Nico Hülkenberg (clean): 6 points
14. Oliver Bearman (Haas) : 6 points
15. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) : 5 points
16. Carlos Sainz (Williams) : 5 points
Article published on 05/07/2025 at 5:55 am
