Miami Max
05/08/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
Max Verstappen Continues Formula 1 Domination in F1’s Return to United States
For the second straight year, Formula 1 fans were treated to an F1 race on American soil. The 2nd running of the Miami Grand Prix went much like the first with Max Verstappen (who else?) capturing the podium once more. The Dutch driver for Red Bull and reigning F1 champ started ninth on the grid due to qualifying woes, but in typical Mad Max fashion, he worked his way through the field and led from the middle stages on. Teammate and runner-up Sergio Perez finished second after surrendering the lead, but Verstappen claimed his third victory of the year through five races. Perez won the other two. Both teammates are 1-2 in the overall standings. Above all, American F1 fans were ecstatic seeing their favorite international sport up close.
Miami Grand Prix Results
1. Max Verstappen (1:27:38.241)
2. Sergio Perez (+5.384 seconds)
3. Fernando Alonso (+26.305 seconds)
4. Geroge Russell (+33.229 seconds)
5. Carlos Sainz Jr. (+42.511 seconds)
Watch: Verstappen Wins Miami Grand Prix
F1 Standings: 1. M. Verstappen (119 pts), 2. S. Perez (105 pts), 3. F. Alonso (75 pts), 4. L. Hamilton (56 pts), 5. C. Sainz Jr. (44 pts) | Full Standings
Additional Storylines
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