Juan Pablo Montoya and Jolyon Palmer engaged in a spirited debate about Max Verstappen’s first lap spin in the Miami Grand Prix.
Juan Pablo Montoya has dismissed Max Verstappen’s spin recovery at the Miami Grand Prix as “pure luck” rather than skill, leading to a spirited debate with Jolyon Palmer on F1TV post-race. Despite Verstappen spinning 360 degrees on the opening lap and dropping to ninth, he showcased his recovery ability to finish fifth – his best result of the season. Palmer defended Verstappen, citing his history of successful recoveries as a testament to his skill in managing spun cars effectively. Montoya remained skeptical, attributing the recovery more to circumstances than driver talent, suggesting that a spinning car naturally stops without much driver input. Despite the back-and-forth, Verstappen’s knack for regaining control in challenging situations was highlighted, with Martin Brundle even hailing his save as “genius” during the Sky Sports F1 broadcast.
