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Lando Norris scored his second win of the season and his first-ever victory at the Monaco GP. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri completed the podium, while Verstappen lost the lead on the penultimate lap. It was a brilliant race at the Monaco Grand Prix for Lando Norris, who converted his Saturday pole position into his second victory of the 2025 season — and his first at the iconic Monte Carlo circuit — giving McLaren their first win at this venue since 2008. A victory born from pure strategy Norris managed to overcome the Virtual Safety Car periods, heavy traffic, and the two mandatory pit stops to secure a win ahead of hometown favorite Charles Leclerc, who finished second, and teammate Oscar Piastri, who rounded out the podium. The two-stop rule played a key role in Lando’s win, as Max Verstappen held the lead up until the penultimate lap, when a required second pit stop dropped him down to fourth. Wins don’t get much more special than your first one at Monaco 🏆 👏👏👏 @LandoNorris #F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/UESssim4Zf — Formula 1 (@F1) May 25, 2025 With this result, Norris closed the gap to Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship, sitting just three points behind — the Australian with 161 points and the Brit with 158. Verstappen remains in third place with 136 points. The rest of the field Rounding out the top 10: Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, Isack Hadjar took an impressive sixth, Esteban Ocon came in seventh, and Liam Lawson achieved his best result of the season, scoring his first points with an eighth-place finish. Alex Albon was ninth, and Carlos Sainz completed the points-paying positions in tenth. From 11th to 15th: George Russell, Ollie Bearman, Franco Colapinto, and Lance Stroll filled these spots. At the bottom of the final standings were Nico Hülkenberg, Yuki Tsunoda, and Kimi Antonelli. Those who did not finish the race included Pierre Gasly, due to a collision with Tsunoda, and Fernando Alonso, who retired after a mechanical failure. Cover photo: X (@F1)

With his victory in Emilia-Romagna, Max Verstappen tightened the drivers’ championship heading into the Monaco GP, now just 9 points behind Norris and 22 behind Piastri. The four-time Formula 1 World Champion, Max Verstappen, is not giving up in the fight for the 2025 Drivers’ Championship. In what seemed like a steep downfall for the Dutchman against McLaren, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix saw Verstappen claim his second win of the season, setting the stage for a fiery battle at the Monaco GP. A three-way battle In a Grand Prix that seemed once again destined for McLaren, with Oscar Piastri starting from pole, it turned into a thrilling race where the Red Bull driver struck in Italy to defeat both papaya-colored cars—Lando Norris finishing second and Piastri third. With this crucial win, Verstappen significantly closed the gap in the Drivers’ Standings, now sitting third with 124 points—just 9 behind Norris. Piastri remains in the lead with 146 points, only 22 ahead of Max, a gap that could be overturned dramatically in Monaco. Recent history favors Red Bull in Monaco A key statistic favoring Verstappen and the energy drink team is that Red Bull has won three of the last four Monaco GPs, with two of those victories claimed by Max himself. Meanwhile, the British team has not won in “Le Rocher” since 2008, when Lewis Hamilton drove for them and secured their last win in Monaco. MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS IN MONACO!!! 🏁🏆🎉 The Dutchman wins a dramatic dry/wet race with Fernando Alonso finishing second and Esteban Ocon taking third with a stellar drive 👏👏👏#MonacoGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/09wqvTFp6f — Formula 1 (@F1) May 28, 2023 Additionally, none of McLaren’s current drivers have ever won in Monaco—Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish remains their closest shot at victory in the historic race. Cover photo: X (@F1)

Following the dismissal of Oliver Oakes as Alpine team principal, the team announced that Franco Colapinto will be their new driver alongside Pierre Gasly, moving Jack Doohan to a reserve role. The news many Formula 1 (F1) fans were waiting for—especially from the Latin American community—is now official: Franco Colapinto is returning to the driver lineup of the top tier of motorsport. Alpine made the announcement this Wednesday, stating that the Argentine driver will take Jack Doohan’s seat. A five-race trial for Colapinto This news came shortly after the French team announced the dismissal of team principal Oliver Oakes and the immediate appointment of Flavio Briatore to take over the role at Alpine. Oakes was the main supporter of Doohan, but following his resignation, Colapinto will step in as the main driver alongside Pierre Gasly, with Doohan moving to a reserve position. The 21-year-old’s return to F1 will begin at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix (GP), where he is guaranteed five races, after which his seat in F1 may rotate, according to Alpine. This means Colapinto will drive at least until the Austrian GP. The Argentine already has F1 experience This change had been anticipated ever since Doohan showed inconsistency since his F1 debut, experiencing frequent issues with his car throughout the season. Since Colapinto was already Alpine’s reserve driver, many speculated that his promotion was imminent.   “I cannot wait to get started.” Looking forward to next weekend in Imola 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/oALDwFSnFC — BWT Alpine Formula One Team (@AlpineF1Team) May 7, 2025 Support for the Argentine also stems from the fact that Colapinto already has F1 experience, having driven in the second half of the 2024 season when he replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams. He managed to score points in Azerbaijan and Austin, although he also suffered two crashes during that stint with Williams. Nonetheless, Colapinto is expected to deliver better results than Doohan. Cover photo: X (@FranColapinto) 

Oscar Piastri claimed his fourth victory of the season at the Miami GP, remaining at the top of the Drivers’ Championship. Norris (2nd) and Russell (3rd) completed the podium. Fourth win—and third in a row—for Oscar Piastri in this 2025 Formula 1 Season. The McLaren driver reached the top of the podium at the Miami Grand Prix (GP), further solidifying his lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings. Perfect day for Piastri and McLaren A great race for the Australian at the Miami International Autodrome, as during the 57 laps of the race, Oscar Piastri showed consistency in his car, climbing from fourth at the start to take the lead that Max Verstappen had held for 13 laps, maintaining it all the way to the checkered flag. This was not only a dominant race for Piastri, but also for McLaren, as Lando Norris finished second after an intense battle with Verstappen while he was still leading. At one point, Norris went off track and dropped to fourth, but over the course of the race he recovered second place, giving the papaya team a 1-2 finish on the Florida coast. Thus, McLaren dominates both championships, with the Miami winner leading the Drivers’ Standings with 131 points, while Norris follows with 115. The British team also leads the Constructors’ Championship with 246 points, followed by Mercedes with 141, who completed the Miami podium with George Russell in third place. The rest of the field Max Verstappen ends a weekend in which the birth of his daughter was the highlight, as things didn’t go well for him on track, finishing fourth after losing pole and being unable to compete with the McLarens. Fifth place went to Alexander Albon, Kimi Antonelli finished sixth, once again the Ferraris ended one behind the other with Charles Leclerc in seventh and Lewis Hamilton in eighth; the Top 10 was completed by Carlos Sainz and Yuki Tsunoda. Outside the points, Isack Hadjar came in 11th, Esteban Ocon finished 12th, Pierre Gasly 13th, Nico Hülkenberg 14th, Fernando Alonso 15th, and finally Lance Stroll 16th. Those who didn’t finish the race were Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, Ollie Bearman, and Jack Doohan—the latter having to retire from the race on the very first lap. Cover photo: X (@F1)

Kimi Antonelli makes history and becomes the youngest driver to secure a pole position in any F1 competition, after setting the fastest lap in the Sprint Qualifying in Miami. One of the big attractions for this 2025 Formula 1 (F1) season was the presence of six rookies on the grid, bringing a breath of fresh air to the competition with new talents on track. While most of these newcomers have stayed in the midfield or back of the pack, one in particular has stood out: the 18-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli, a young driver who excites Mercedes At just 18 years old, the Italian became the youngest competitor in F1 history to achieve a pole position, spoiling the party for McLaren and beating the time set by Oscar Piastri, who will start second, and Lando Norris, who will line up third. With a time of 1:26.482, Antonelli surpassed the mark of the current leader in the Drivers’ Championship, as Piastri had set a 1:27.527 on his best lap, which had put him on provisional pole until Kimi came through, driven by youth and a desire to impress the world—something he is clearly doing. With this first pole of his career, his team showered him with praise and applause, giving Mercedes renewed hope in the young talent they have. The rest of the Sprint Qualifying Moving on to the rest of the starting grid, Max Verstappen will start fourth, George Russell is fifth, sixth and seventh places go to the Ferraris with Charles Leclerc ahead of Lewis Hamilton; while Alexander Albon, Isack Hadjar, and Fernando Alonso complete the Top 10. The final 10 spots on the grid are made up of Nico Hülkenberg, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Liam Lawson, Carlos Sainz, Lance Stroll, Jack Doohan, Yuki Tsunoda, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Ollie Bearman. Cover photo: X (@F1)

Ferrari and Racing Bulls unveil bold new liveries in Miami, while Sauber refreshes its design with a twist on its classic colors Known as “The Magic City,” Miami is one of the most anticipated stops on the Formula 1 (F1) calendar—not just for the racing, but for the vibrant spectacle surrounding the Grand Prix. And this year, Ferrari and Racing Bulls are joining the party with bold, one-off liveries, while Sauber offers a fresh take on its usual color scheme. Racing Bulls go pink for Miami Drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson will be hard to miss at the Miami International Autodrome, as Racing Bulls have opted for a special edition livery that features pink as the dominant color, accented by white patterns across the car. This striking design on the VCARB 02 is inspired by Red Bull’s Summer Edition White Peach flavor—fitting for Miami’s tropical, party vibe. The entire team, from the cars to the drivers’ race suits, will don this pink and white theme for the weekend. Ferrari adds blue and white to its traditional red Ferrari has also jumped on the Miami hype, unveiling a livery that keeps the team’s iconic Ferrari red but adds blue and white accents on the rear of the car, including the rear wing and wheel rims. These colors reflect the branding of Ferrari’s new title sponsor, HP. While eye-catching, the new color combination received mixed reactions from fans—many noting that the contrast between the bright red and the cool blue and white feels disjointed. However, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton’s race suits, which embrace the full blue-and-white palette, have been well received—leading some to wonder why Ferrari didn’t extend this look across the entire car. Sauber sticks to black and green—but with a twist Also debuting a new design in Miami is Kick Sauber. Unlike the others, Sauber is keeping its classic black and green color scheme, but the layout has changed significantly. For this weekend, the green appears in a paint-splatter style, giving the cars of Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto a dynamic and edgy look without straying from the team’s identity.

Madrid, with Carlos Sainz as the main figure, unveils Madring Circuit: the Spanish GP track joining the F1 calendar in 2026 The checkered flag waved in Madrid to mark the official start of the construction of the city’s new urban circuit. Introduced as Madring, the track will feature a 5.4 km layout with 22 corners and will host the Spanish Grand Prix (GP) for the next 10 years starting in 2026. Carlos Sainz, circuit ambassador The honor of giving the green light for the project went to none other than Carlos Sainz, the Spanish Williams driver and official ambassador for Madring. Sainz has been heavily involved as a key consultant in the design and development of this new project. Madring, a complete circuit Designed by the Italian firm Dromo, the Madring track begins with a 589-meter straight featuring a width of 15 meters. The first corner will come 202 meters after the start line, and from there, the track will narrow slightly to a consistent 12 meters wide for the remainder of the lap. Undoubtedly, the star feature of the track is “La Monumental”—a banked corner with a 24% incline, stretching over 550 meters, designed to resemble a bullfighting arena. 🔴 Today, we reveal one of MADRING’s emblems for the first time. 👉 “LA MONUMENTAL” 🏁 Turn 12 🚀 It will be a challenge for the drivers as it will have a length of a half a meter with a superelevation of 24%. Last section next Thursday! 🔜https://t.co/xXgvnxEF8V pic.twitter.com/qEM64O8j17 — MADRING (@madring_oficial) April 21, 2025 The Spanish GP at Madring will consist of 57 laps, with lap times expected to hover around 1:32. Drivers will reach speeds of up to 320 km/h, with four potential overtaking zones. The circuit will also feature a 10-meter elevation change, including a tunnel section. To give fans an early glimpse, the entire Madring layout was showcased through a virtual simulation, offering an onboard view to experience every section of the brand-new circuit. Cover photo: X (@F1)