Lando Norris emerged victorious in the Miami Grand Prix with a comfortable lead of over seven seconds. The race generated a significant amount of excitement and buzz, even after its conclusion. Surprisingly, Norris, representing McLaren, secured an impressive win over his competitor. Max Verstappen, in turn, expressed his surprise at Norris’ triumph.
Throughout the 57 laps of the race, Lando Norris delivered exceptional performances that were unmatched by his opponents. The MCL38, under the control of the British driver, performed exceptionally well, preventing Max Verstappen from overtaking him in the final stages of the race. In the end, Norris secured a convincing victory, with a time difference of 7.612 seconds ahead of Verstappen.
Initially, Norris was not considered a strong contender for victory in the Miami Grand Prix. However, a timely intervention by the safety car drastically altered the course of the race. Seizing the opportunity, Norris took the lead and never looked back, maintaining his composure despite Verstappen’s relentless pursuit.
Max Verstappen acknowledged Lando Norris’ exceptional skills on the Miami street circuit. Furthermore, Verstappen openly admitted that his RB20 car simply wasn’t fast enough during the 57-lap event. He believed that the laps following the safety car period were particularly detrimental to his chances of success against Norris.
During the Miami GP, Verstappen’s RB20 suffered damage to its floor. With the conclusion of the Miami event, the F1 season of 2024 completed six rounds, and the focus now turns to the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy. The Enzo and Dino Ferrari track, known for its smooth and flowing characteristics, is expected to favor the RB20 car. Considering this, it is likely that Verstappen will regain his dominance in the next 63-lap race.