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Check out the biggest stories from Sunday 5th May – Miami Grand Prix day – with the RacingNews365 Review!
Lando Norris achieved his first Formula 1 grand prix victory at the Miami Grand Prix, marking his 110th attempt at winning. He outperformed Max Verstappen in a direct duel following a safety car restart, where he took the lead due to fortunate timing after a crash by Logan Sargeant caused by Kevin Magnussen. This win became the 309th victory for a British driver in F1, making Norris the 21st British driver and 114th driver overall to achieve a win in the sport. He is the first British driver to win a race since George Russell at the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. In a dramatic turn of events, Norris secured the win after a strategic race that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Despite Verstappen initially maintaining the lead at the start, a mishap with teammate Sergio Perez and subsequent car issues led to Norris prevailing in the end. Verstappen’s Red Bull was damaged due to the collision caused by Perez, culminating in further floor and wing damage during the race. The eventful day also saw Kevin Magnussen’s misfortunes as he accumulated penalties, penalty points, and placed himself on the brink of a race ban, notably through the incident with Sargeant. Magnussen will need to exercise caution while driving until his accumulated points expire in March 2025. Additionally, Carlos Sainz had his fourth-place finish revoked after a late altercation with Oscar Piastri, resulting in a penalty and a shift to a lower position. These incidents created a thrilling and eventful Miami Grand Prix that kept fans at the edge of their seats.
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