Lewis Hamilton Expresses Frustration During Miami Grand Prix
A dramatic incident between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on the opening lap of the Miami Grand Prix had significant repercussions for the race, ultimately costing Lewis Hamilton a potential win. According to a report by GPFans, the controversy began when Verstappen and Norris made contact as the British driver attempted to overtake, resulting in Norris going wide and losing three positions.
The incident sparked a heated debate, with Norris complaining over team radio that Verstappen had “forced him wide”. However, the stewards did not investigate the incident further. As reported by GPFans, the championship rivals continued to clash throughout the race, which played into the hands of Oscar Piastri, who extended his lead at the front of the field.
Piastri ultimately took the win, with Lando Norris finishing second, despite being disadvantaged by the early incident. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s frustration grew as he struggled to pass Charles Leclerc, eventually being told that the Ferrari drivers would swap cars. GPFans reported that Hamilton was furious over team radio, exclaiming: “In China I got out of the way when you were on a different strategy.” When informed that the cars would be swapping, he replied: “Have a tea break while you’re at it, come on!”
Hamilton’s ire continued when he was told that Carlos Sainz was 1.4 seconds behind, prompting him to ask: “Want me to let him past as well?” The challenges faced by Hamilton were compounded by the retirements of Jack Doohan and Ollie Bearman, who suffered a puncture and engine failure respectively. GPFans also reported on the virtual safety car deployments that occurred as a result of these incidents.
The final results of the Miami Grand Prix saw Oscar Piastri take the top spot, with Lando Norris and George Russell rounding out the podium. GPFans provided the full results, which are as follows:
1. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] – 1:30.761 secs
2. Lando Norris [McLaren] – +4.630
3. George Russell [Mercedes] – +37.644
4. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] – +39.956
5. Alex Albon [Williams] – +48.067
6. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] – +55.502
7. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] – +57.036
8. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] – +60.186
9. Carlos Sainz [Williams] – +60.577
10. Yuki Tsunoda [Red Bull] – +74.434
In related news, Max Verstappen remains the reigning F1 champion, having won his fourth drivers’ championship last year. Additionally, a new rule change for 2025 has removed the fastest lap point, which had been awarded to drivers who finished in the top 10 and achieved the fastest lap. This change aims to prevent drivers from abandoning their races to claim the fastest lap point. As GPFans reported, this rule change will likely have significant implications for the sport.
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