Verstappen makes ‘prediction’ for Norris after victory in Miami

Max Verstappen believes that the victory of Lando Norris at the Miami GP “it won’t be the last” for the Briton in Formula 1.

Norris beat Verstappen by 7s, after benefiting from the fact that he made his only pitstop under a safety car – unlike his rivals – caused by the incident between Kevin Magnussen It is Logan Sergeant.

Verstappen had won the two previous Miami GPs, but had already made his pitstop when the safety car was required. He previously caused a virtual safety car by hitting and dislodging the tie-down cone at Turn 15 and admitted he struggled to get his car to turn.

It was only the second time Verstappen has been defeated in 2024, having abandoned the Australian GP won by Carlos Sainz due to a brake problem. “I mean, you win, you lose,” the Dutchman told Sky. “I think we’re all used to that in racing, right?

“Today was just a bit tricky. I think, already on average, I didn’t feel very good. We were pulling away, but not as we should have. Then, when we pitstopted and I heard the lap times that McLaren were doing, I thought : ‘Wow, that’s really fast’.”

“When they also switched to the hard tire they had more pace and, especially Lando, he was flying. It was incredibly difficult for us in that section. But if a bad day is P2, I’ll take it.”

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing’s RB20, with an obstacle in his suspension

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“And I’m really happy for Lando. It’s been a long time coming and it won’t be the last, so yeah, he definitely deserved it.”

When asked if McLaren’s updated car reflected their true pace, he replied: “I hope not! I mean, they came up with an update. Yes, for sure, it looks like it works. So we’ve got a bit of work to do on our side.”

“It was definitely not our best weekend in terms of race pace, but we will analyze everything and try to come back.”