P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Red Bull driver had to settle for only second in Miami – the first time he’s finished there since Azerbaijan last season.
Max Verstappen acknowledged that Lando Norris deserved to win the Miami Grand Prix, as Norris secured his first Formula 1 victory. Norris capitalized on a timely safety car period to pit and rejoin the race in the lead position after the restart. Verstappen, who finished second, praised Norris’ performance and acknowledged his superior pace during the race. Despite Verstappen’s dissatisfaction with his car’s balance and grip issues throughout the weekend, he congratulated Norris on his well-deserved victory. Verstappen recognized McLaren’s improvement and vowed to analyze and enhance their performance for future races. Verstappen remains optimistic about bouncing back stronger following the challenging weekend in Miami.
