Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands reacts after placing first during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Photo by Matias J. Ocner
mocner@miamiherald.com
Saturday’s rainy, zany F1 Sprint race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris was followed by Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix qualifying, during which Max Verstappen took his third consecutive Miami Grand Prix pole.
The Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc had an eventful day as did 18-year-old speedster Kimi Antonelli.
Check out some of the top photos from the event by Miami Herald photojournalist Matias J. Ocner:
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain walks toward his garage before the start of a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain walks toward his garage before the start of a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain enters the cockpit of his car before the start of his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain leaves his garage before his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia uses an umbrella before the start of his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing crew members push Max Verstappen of Netherlands and his car to the starting line before his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Drivers take off during the start of a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia overtakes Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy at turn one during a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Drivers take turn one during a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain completes a lap as he participates in a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Fans react as they watch drivers participate in a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Drivers take a turn during a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain takes turn one during a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren drivers Lando Norris of Britain waves to fans after placing first in his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren drivers Lando Norris of Britain talks with Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after placing first in their Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A Scuderia Ferrari fans looks on as drivers participate in a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren drivers Lando Norris of Britain, Oscar Piastri of Australia and Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walk back to their garage after their Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A Scuderia Ferrari crew member pushes equipment into his team’s garage as rain falls before the start of a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Fans watch as drivers prepare to participate in a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands looks on from his car before his Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Fans watch as drivers participate in a Sprint race on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
RB driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand looks on after placing 15th during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain takes a turn during a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy shake hands after they participated in a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands car is pushed by crew members after he placed second in a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands, McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain and Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy gather for a photo after they participated in a Race Qualifying session on the second day of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published May 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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