F1 LIVE | Reaction from Piastri's Miami GP win as Norris and Verstappen cause more controversy

08:00, 05 May
Updated: 09:47, 05 May
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The Miami Grand Prix unfolded yesterday, and there is still so much from the race to unpack. Throughout the day, this live blog will be updated with all the top stories from the Formula 1 world regarding the race. To recap on some of the key moments from yesterday's race in the Sunshine State, make sure to read just beneath the live updates.

Race recap: The 2025 Miami Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri has taken a dominant victory at the Miami Grand Prix from Lando Norris and George Russell. You can see the full results from the race at the Miami International Autodrome right here.
The Australian has become the first McLarenndriver to win three races in a row since Mika Hakkinen. The danger of thunderstorms loomed throughout the race in the Sunshine State. As the race got underway, there was immediate controversy. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were close to making contact. The Brit dropped places after Max Verstappen ran out of room on the circuit during a slide. Elsewhere, Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson made contact, bringing out a lap one VSC.
Norris was quick to return to third from sixth after the Virtual Safety Car. Oscar Piastri then caught Max Verstappen with a blistering pace before an exciting battle commenced in the early stages. The four-time world champion defended the Australian valiantly before locking up and conceding first place. The battle gave Norris a chance to catch up to the Dutchman, and the pair fought for several laps before the Brit managed to overtake his rival.
Oliver Bearman stopped on the track at turn eight on lap 28. The Brit limped around the track before he eventually stopped, causing the second VSC of the race. Gabriel Bortoleto brought out the third of the race, pulling off on the back straight after a terminal issue.
The race never really ignited how the world might've expected beforehand, but fans were still given many memorable moments to think about.
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Norris bluntly reflects on tussle with Verstappen

Lando Norris has reflected in-depth on his tussle with Max Verstappen at the Miami Grand Prix. Despite finishing second place, the Brit appeared upset with Verstappen, stating that he feels as if the Dutchman can do 'whatever he wants'.
Was Max Verstappen's move unfair in the eyes of Norris? "It's not for me to decide," he stated. Brookes then told Norris that she'd asked Verstappen if he thought the move was unpredictable, to which he cut her off again with: "Yeah, what do you think he's going to say?" 
Norris, who appeared highly strung in the media pen, was then questioned about how to beat Max Verstappen. "Qualify ahead," he stated before elaborating. 
"Yeah, we both (Piastri and himself) got past him. But, you just want to be in the perfect place, but in the end, he just let me go. He never put up a fight again, so it just depends on how much he wants to fight you. He's doing a good job, he can do whatever he wants." Norris was asked if he really meant that, before responding sarcastically: "No, I'm just saying it for the interview."

The championship standings: Piastri extends the lead out front

After winning the Miami Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has made a huge step forward in the championship battle.
  1. Piastri - 131
  2. Norris - 115
  3. Verstappen - 97
  4. Russell - 93
  5. Leclerc - 53
  6. Antonelli - 48
  7. Hamilton - 41
  8. Albon - 30
  9. Ocon - 14
  10. Stroll - 14
  11. Tsunoda - 9
  12. Gasly - 7
  13. Sainz  - 7
  14. Hulkenberg - 6
  15. Bearman - 6
  16. Hadjar - 5
  17. Alonso - 0
  18. Lawson - 0
  19. Doohan - 0
  20. Bortoleto - 0
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