Who Will Lead the Pack in Miami?

The Formula 1 season is back in action with the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. This race takes place at the Miami International Autodrome, a track that wraps around the Hard Rock Stadium. It has been a part of the F1 calendar since 2022. Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing has dominated, winning in 2022 and 2023. However, McLaren's Lando Norris broke the streak in 2024. Oscar Piastri is currently leading the season with three wins, putting him in the spotlight for this race. He is the third favorite at +270, while his teammate Norris is favored at +145. Verstappen, who secured pole position in qualifying, is the second favorite at +175. The race is set to start at 4 p. m. ET on Sunday. Fans have plenty of betting options, including podium finishes, top-six placements, and team double podiums. Piastri and Norris are the co-favorites to record the fastest lap, while Verstappen holds the fastest lap record at 1 minute 29. 708 seconds. Before diving into the starting grid and making any picks, it's wise to check out the latest predictions and betting advice. A proven projection model simulates every race 10, 000 times, considering factors like track history and recent results. This model has a strong track record in motorsports, correctly predicting 20 NASCAR winners since 2021. It has also nailed 32 of the last 49 Formula 1 winners dating back to 2023. The model predicted Verstappen's rise to prominence, calling all 19 of his wins in 2023 and seven in 2024. It also forecasted Norris's victories in the Netherlands, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi in 2024, and Piastri's wins in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this year. The model has some surprising picks for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. It predicts a top-10 finish for Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar, a 20-year-old Frenchman who finished second in Formula 2 last season. Hadjar has shown resilience, overcoming a debut crash and collecting points in two of his last three races. Most sportsbooks have him priced between -115 and +100 for a top-10 finish, making this a potentially lucrative bet. The model also targets a driver with double-digit odds to make a surprising surge up the leaderboard. Who will it be? To find out, check out the full projected leaderboard and all the model's picks. The race is shaping up to be an exciting one, with plenty of opportunities for upsets and surprises. It will be interesting to see how the predictions play out and who will come out on top.