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F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 preview: bright livery and hot competition

McLaren looks to hold onto the top positions in the 2025 Miami Grand Prix

The first Gordon Ramsay F1 Garage in 2025 with be at the Miami Grand Prix
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Formula 1 is in Miami for the sixth race of the 2025 F1 Grand Prix schedule. The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is one of the six Sprint races of the year, with the shorter Sprint race on Saturday, June 3 at noon E.T.  and the Grand Prix scheduled to start at 4:00 PM Sunday.

The Miami Grand Prix circuit

Miami International Autodrome circuit for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
The 3.36-mile Miami International Autodrome is set up each year at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Running for 57 laps, the Grand Prix is 191.6 miles long. It’s a street circuit, laid out around the stadium for the first time in 2022. There are three Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones to enhance passing opportunities, featuring three straights, 19 corners, and significant elevation changes.

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What to look for during the Miami Grand Prix

On the track for the Miami Grand Prix.
Three teams, Ferrari, Kick Sauber, and Racing Bulls, will have special liveries on their race cars for the Miami Grand Prix. Teams use one-off liveries for race cars and drivers for various purposes, such as team promotions and, in this case, to celebrate Miami’s energy and vibe as a cultural center.

Heading into the sixth race of the season, the numbers are starting to climb on the Drivers’ and Constructors’ respective Championship tallies. McLaren is leading on both counts, with driver Oscar Piastri the front runner for the Drivers’ title, followed by teammate Lando Norris. Reigning Champion Max Verstappen is only two points behind Norris. Mercedes driver George Russell and Ferrari Pilot Charles Leclerc are also in the top five.

McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari all have two drivers consistently finishing in the top spots on the podium so the competition is hot.

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