The 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint race, launching Saturday at 5:00 PM UK time, ignites a crucial weekend at the Miami International Autodrome.

The 19-lap mad dash, the first competitive session of the day, promises some thrilling action with points awarded to the top eight finishers, setting the tone for the main Grand Prix qualifying session immediately following.

With a star-studded grid led by a teenage sensation and championship contenders hungry for momentum, the stage is set for a great spectacle in Miami Gardens.

Kimi Antonelli’s sublime performance not only showcased the young Italian’s raw talent but also signaled Mercedes’ resurgence, with the W16 proving a formidable weapon this weekend around the Miami International Autodrome.

Championship leader Oscar Piastri, who has been a model of consistency in his title chase, lines up alongside Antonelli on the front row, eager to capitalize on McLaren’s pace along with teammate Lando Norris in P3.

Knowing that every point in the Sprint could prove crucial in the championship battle, fans expect an all-out battle in the short-format event.

2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race - Starting Grid

Pos Driver Team
1 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
2 Oscar Piastri McLaren F1 Team
3 Lando Norris McLaren F1 Team
4 Max Verstappen Oracle Red Bull Racing
5 George Russell Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
6 Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari HP
7 Lewis Hamilton Scuderia Ferrari HP
8 Alex Albon Atlassian Williams Racing
9 Isack Hadjar Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team
10 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
11 Nico Hulkenberg Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
12 Esteban Ocon MoneyGram Haas F1 Team
13 Pierre Gasly BWT Alpine F1 Team
14 Liam Lawson Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team
15 Carlos Sainz Atlassian Williams Racing
16 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team
17 Jack Doohan BWT Alpine F1 Team
18 Yuki Tsunoda Oracle Red Bull Racing
19 Gabriel Bortoleto Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber
20 Oliver Bearman MoneyGram Haas F1 Team

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