Talk about a glow-up in the racing world! Oscar Piastri, once driving the slowest car on the Formula 1 grid, just turned the Miami Grand Prix into his personal playground. Two years after barely avoiding last place, the McLaren driver absolutely obliterated the competition, winning his fourth race of the season and cementing his status as the championship frontrunner.

From Underdogs to Top Dogs

Piastri’s transformation is nothing short of miraculous. Reflecting on his journey, he couldn’t help but marvel at McLaren’s incredible progress: “Two years ago here in Miami, we were genuinely the slowest team. I think we got lapped twice, and now we’ve won the Grand Prix by over 35 seconds”.

The Drama Behind the Victory

The race wasn’t just about Piastri’s win. Max Verstappen, fresh from becoming a new dad, tried to challenge McLaren’s dominance but found himself fading to fourth. Lando Norris, Piastri’s teammate, had his own dramatic moment when a side-by-side battle with Verstappen forced him off track.

Breaking Records and Expectations

Piastri has now become the first McLaren driver in 28 years to win three consecutive F1 races, a feat last accomplished by Mika Hakkinen. With a 32-point lead over Verstappen and a 16-point lead over his own teammate Norris, he’s proving that sometimes the underdog really does have his day.

The Miami Grand Prix wasn’t just a race – it was a statement. McLaren and Piastri are here to shake up the racing world, one victory at a time.