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Max Verstappen quipped “If my mum had balls she would be my dad” over discussions he could’ve beaten Lando Norris
Verstappen initially seemed poised for a third consecutive victory in Miami, leading from pole and maintaining a gap in the first stint. However, his race took a turn after sustaining floor damage and falling behind Norris following a Safety Car intervention. Despite his efforts, he finished 7.6 seconds behind Norris at the finish line. Verstappen was surprised by Norris’s impressive lap times on old Medium tires before the interruption. Norris acknowledged that winning without the free pit stop would have been tough, needing to pass several challenging competitors. Verstappen jokingly reflected on the unpredictability of racing, acknowledging that interruptions can benefit some drivers. Despite losing to Norris, he extended his championship lead, while praising McLaren’s strong performance.
