ANTONELLI TRIUMPHS IN MIAMI AHEAD OF THE TWO MCLARENS, FERRARI NEED A REVIEW

Kimi Antonelli claims his third consecutive victory, confirming the excellent form already shown with pole position on Saturday. A result that further strengthens his place among the championship’s leading contenders.
Positive signs also for McLaren, which returns to competitiveness by placing both cars on the podium. Second place for Lando Norris—who also won Saturday’s sprint race—and third for his teammate Oscar Piastri.
A more difficult weekend, however, for Scuderia Ferrari. After an excellent qualifying performance, the race turned out negatively, especially for Charles Leclerc, who received a 20-second penalty for repeatedly exceeding track limits.
Also worth noting is the strong performance from Alpine F1 Team, finishing in the points thanks to Franco Colapinto, who delivered a solid and composed race.

DAG’S DRIVER RATINGS
A more eventful race than usual, with a closer gap between the top teams and weather uncertainty adding excitement from the very start. The possibility of rain played a key role, leading to a race full of overtakes—even if not always fully representative of true pace.
The most spectacular moment of the Grand Prix was undoubtedly the spin at the start by Max Verstappen, which immediately shook up the early stages, along with the intense battle among the top three for much of the race. Another major positive note was Antonelli: his potential remains clear, and if he improves his race starts, he could become a serious title contender. His speed has never been in doubt—one of his most distinctive qualities.

MERCEDES – 8
Antonelli delivered an outstanding weekend, earning a 9 thanks to a dominant performance capped by victory and his third consecutive pole position, with the only blemish being the Sprint, where a penalty prevented a better result.
George Russell, on the other hand, had a more subdued outing, scoring a 6 after once again finishing behind his teammate without fully expressing his potential.

MCLAREN – 9
The “papaya” team was among those bringing the most updates to Miami and managed to exploit them effectively, as demonstrated by their results in both the Sprint and the main race.
Norris impressed with an 8.5, securing victory in the Sprint and confirming his competitiveness with a strong second-place finish, while Piastri earned an 8 by reaching the podium and remaining in contention until the end, contributing to a highly positive weekend for the team.

FERRARI – 8
Ferrari showed encouraging signs overall, with Leclerc consistently just behind the McLarens for much of the weekend, delivering a solid and competitive performance that was ultimately compromised by a late-race mistake resulting in a 20-second penalty, leaving him with a rating of 8.
Lewis Hamilton was less prominent, receiving a 7 after a rather anonymous race spent in the midfield without notable highlights, and expectations remain higher for the upcoming rounds.

RED BULL – 8
Red Bull Racing introduced significant upgrades that brought positive signs, allowing the team to reduce the gap to Mercedes and rejoin the fight at the front.
Verstappen once again demonstrated his class with an 8, managing race situations effectively and avoiding potential incidents, while Isack Hadjar endured a difficult weekend, earning a 5 after struggling to make an impact.

ALPINE – 8
It was the first truly convincing weekend for both drivers, with Pierre Gasly standing out in the Sprint and Colapinto excelling in the main race, marking his best performance of the season and providing a strong boost of confidence for the team.

WILLIAMS – 7
Williams Racing enjoyed an important weekend by returning to the points after a difficult period, confirming a clear improvement in overall competitiveness.
Both Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz Jr. earned a 7 thanks to solid, error-free performances that could mark a turning point in their season.

HAAS – 7
Haas F1 Team delivered a generally positive, if not perfect, weekend, continuing to show encouraging progress.
Oliver Bearman impressed with a consistent drive near the points (7), while Esteban Ocon scored a 6.5, showing room for improvement.

CADILLAC – 6
The Cadillac Formula One Team showed its first positive signs of the season by completing the race and avoiding last place, marking a step forward in reliability and race management.
Valtteri Bottas struggled to find pace, while Sergio Pérez appeared more competitive and determined than in previous weekends.

RACING BULLS – 5
It was a difficult weekend overall, with few positives for the team, although Arvid Lindblad showed promise with a solid recovery drive, while Liam Lawson struggled in the lower positions.

AUDI – 5
Audi F1 Team endured another tough weekend, confirming its struggles.
Gabriel Bortoleto showed commitment (6), while Nico Hülkenberg had a disappointing race.

ASTON MARTIN – 5
Aston Martin F1 Team continues to face difficulties, although both cars reached the finish line.
Fernando Alonso fought hard for a 6.5 despite an uncompetitive car, while Lance Stroll earned a 6 in a race mainly useful for gathering mileage, with the team already appearing focused on next season in search of improvement.

Author: Gabriele Bovio