Official 2025 Miami Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

[Piginapoke]

In line with F1’s environmentally friendly policy, we’ve moved 11,500km for the Miami GP. Mclaren introduced its major upgrade here last year on Norris’ car and went on to win the WCC.

Sadly the circuit doesn’t usually produce much in the way of racing, so it could be a challenging watch on Sunday. It’s a Sprint weekend, and Pirelli is bringing softer tyres than previously, so that might shake things up a bit.

Most focus will be on the McLarens, and whether Norris can stop making crucial mistakes. The Red Bull could be competitive if tyre wear is low, if it’s hot expect Mercedes to struggle. Hamilton will want to close the gap to Leclerc.

Here’s to a great race.

Date(s): Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May 2025.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Channel 4 is showing highlights of Qualifying and the Race.





2024 Highlights: (Lando’s 1st win)

https://youtu.be/9wiQqcKUahc?si=vRHhT_B5JID-1sd4

Tyres:

Soft compounds C3-C5



2024 Result:

Edited by Piginapoke on Thursday 1st May 06:18

[Sandpit Steve]

Thanks PiaP for these as always.

Rumours of a few upgrades coming to this race, even though the Sprint format makes it difficult to test anything with only the one practice session.

Link to official documents, for those who might be interested.
https://www.fia.com/documents/championships/fia-fo...

[Still Mulling]

Thanks, PiaP.

With absolutely nothing to base it upon, I'm going to predict a slightly topsy-turvy race, with only 5 cars from the typical "top 8" finishing in the top 10.

[Sandpit Steve]

Oh this is a properly crap time for a race. I have four days of F1 for one weekend.

Edited by Sandpit Steve on Friday 25th April 08:56

[mrdelazouch]

I can't see anyone beating Piastri at the moment. He's cool headed and fast, so my vote goes to Oscar.

[thegreenhell]

Ah, the race around a suburban carpark with a fake marina. This will be one to watch the 5 minute youtube 'highlights' on Monday morning.

[vaud]

mrdelazouch said:

I can't see anyone beating Piastri at the moment. He's cool headed and fast, so my vote goes to Oscar.

He is so calm. If Red Bull gets some good upgrade (Imola I think) then why might have a real title fight, but until then I see Max as driving 100% but just those .2 sec behind.

[HocusPocus]

Thanls PiaP.

Piastri for the win and maybe Verstappen takes another bollard

[hondajack85]

I like the time of the race though it could be tough to stay awake if its boring. Especially for the post race if nothing happened.

[suffolk009]

Crazy TV times.

[vaud]

suffolk009 said:

Crazy TV times.

Perfect for me; just after I get the kids to bed. Ipad and a glass of wine time.

[hondajack85]

I guess it can be good and bad. Depends on if you have to be up at 4am to set off for work or you sign into teams with your big toe in the morning lol.

[thegreenhell]

The Monday is a bank holiday, so the late night shouldn't be a problem for most people.

[InfamousK]

Max will do it.

[Heathwood]

InfamousK said:

Max will do it.

If you mean he’ll act in an unsporting manner then yes, you’re probably right.

[deadslow]

Heathwood said:

InfamousK said:

Max will do it.

If you mean he’ll act in an unsporting manner then yes, you’re probably right.

crikey, the whining has started a bit early

[braddo]

thegreenhell said:

Ah, the race around a suburban carpark with a fake marina. This will be one to watch the 5 minute youtube 'highlights' on Monday morning.

You're really selling it

[PhilAsia]

Thanks PiaP!!

Not keen on this track. So, having posted that, it will be be best race of the year!!

[Piginapoke]

PhilAsia said:

Thanks PiaP!!

Not keen on this track. So, having posted that, it will be be best race of the year!!

You never know!

[Supersam83]

vaud said:

suffolk009 said:

Crazy TV times.

Perfect for me; just after I get the kids to bed. Ipad and a glass of wine time.

9pm Race start time in the UK with a Bank Holiday Monday the next day. Seems perfect to me.

Can actually do stuff on the Sunday and watch it from bed in the evening with a nice glass of wine, as Vaud mentioned above.