Formula 1 returns for the sixth race of the 2025 season in Miami. Oscar Piastri now leads the drivers’ standings after claiming his third race in Saudi Arabia. Can he keep his scorching form alive in Miami? Our F1 Miami Grand Prix predictions guide breaks down what to expect from this high-stakes showdown.
Miami hosts its fourth Grand Prix and the season’s second sprint weekend. All events preceding the main race will take place from May 2 to 3. The flag off for the main race will then take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | 2025 Formula One World Championships, F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 |
| 🛣 Venue: | Miami International Autodrome, Miami Gardens, United States |
| 🗓️ Dates: | Friday 2nd – 3rd May (Practice & Qualifying) – Sunday, 4th May (Main Race) |
| ⏰ Time: | 8:00 PM GMT on Sunday |
The International Autodrome sweeps around the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium. The 5.41km circuit features 19 turns, two straights, and a high-speed stretch between turns 8 and 11. With tight chicanes and punishing corners, it offers prime overtaking opportunities and serious challenges for drivers.
Lando Norris claimed his first F1 race victory in Miami last year, ending Max Verstappen’s two-year winning streak in the process.
Before unveiling our Formula 1 Miami GP predictions 2025, let’s review how betting apps for auto racing assess the odds for the top challengers to win this weekend.
Landon Norris finished outside the podium for the first time this season in the Saudi Arabian GP. He ended the race in fourth place despite starting from tenth on the grid following a qualifying incident. Norris won the season opener in Australia and will be hoping that Miami brings good luck. Last year, he won his first grand prix victory in Formula One at Miami International Autodrome and will hope to bounce back there this weekend.
Piastri’s brilliance this season has earned him more favourable 2025 Miami GP F1 betting odds heading into this race. The Australian is now in the title discussion after claiming his 3rd victory of the season in Jeddah. That win put him 10 points ahead of teammate Norris in the F1 standings. Piastri is now the first Australian to top the F1 championship table since his manager, Max Webber, 15 years ago. He will strive to consolidate his position with another win in Miami.
Max Verstappen enters this event as a clear underdog, with Formula 1 Miami GP 2025 odds that position him third behind McLaren’s drivers. Despite starting the Saudi Arabian GP at the pole position, Verstappen finished 2.843 seconds behind Piastri. This was remarkable progress for the Red Bull driver, considering he had settled for sixth spot in the previous race in Bahrain. Max has triumphed in two of the three races held in Miami and will now set his sights on getting his 2nd victory of the season this weekend.
George Russell has consistently finished in the top five throughout the 2025 season. He’s earned two fifth-place positions and three podiums, including second place in Bahrain. Despite starting third in Saudi Arabia, Russell settled for fifth behind McLaren, Verstappen, and Leclerc. His steady form and Bahrain performance show Mercedes’ progress and hint at a strong possibility of winning some of his upcoming races. US online sportsbooks for racing have assigned him odds of 15.00 (14/1) for an outright win.
Leclerc earned Ferrari’s first podium of 2025 with a third-place finish in Saudi Arabia. He started fourth but showed strong racecraft to fight his way onto the podium. Though disqualified in China, his qualifying pace and consistent top-four finishes remain impressive. Leclerc’s recent form suggests he could contend to finish stronger in Miami.
Here are our 2025 Formula 1 Miami GP betting tips:
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Piastri was 23 points behind Norris in the championship standings after the season opener in Australia. He is now 10 points ahead of the Englishman, showing the remarkable progress Piastri has made this season. He started 2nd on the grid behind Verstappen in Saudi Arabia, but still outpaced the reigning champion to claim his third win of the season.
Since his first career win in Hungary, Piastri has secured five victories in 17 races. That’s one more than Norris and two more than Verstappen over the same stretch. With growing confidence, the 24-year-old looks poised to challenge for another victory in Miami.
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McLaren currently boasts the fastest car in Formula One, which enables them to lead the drivers and constructors’ championship standings. They’ve secured four fastest laps in five races, with Norris winning three of them. Last year, Piastri clocked the fastest lap in Miami driving the MCL38. With the upgraded MCL39, Norris is tipped to clinch his fourth fastest lap this weekend. Online Formula One bookies rate this option with 2.37 (4/3) odds.
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Max Verstappen’s raw speed remains a weapon, even as Red Bull loses competitive edge. He won in Japan from pole and also secured pole position in Saudi Arabia. Notably, the reigning champion has topped Miami’s qualifying sessions in the last two editions. Given his recent form and track familiarity, Verstappen could well claim pole again in Sunday’s Grand Prix.
Our 2025 Formula 1 Miami betting picks are:
Piastri has now claimed his first back-to-back race win in his career. We expect him to extend that brilliant form to Miami. Leverage our tips to bet on the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 and win extra cash.
