In the closing laps, Verstappen overtook teammate Sergio Perez to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.
After a disappointing qualifying session, Verstappen started the race in ninth place in the Race. But he quickly made his way through the field. On lap 48, he took the lead from Perez and moved up to third place.
For the remainder of the race, Verstappen held the lead, crossing the finish line 1.2 seconds ahead of Perez. The third place finisher was Carlos Sainz, followed by George Russell and Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen’s victory served as a major statement of intent. Having won three of the first five races of the season, he is firmly in the title hunt.
Verstappen’s performance in Miami was particularly impressive given that he started ninth. He showed great pace and racecraft, and he was able to make up the ground on the leaders quickly.
Verstappen’s victory was also a boost for Red Bull. The team has struggled with reliability problems this season, but they were able to put on a strong showing in Miami.
Verstappen’s victory in Miami was a great day for the Dutchman and Red Bull. It was a reminder of Verstappen’s talent and ability, and it showed that Red Bull is a force to be reckoned with in the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Here are some of the key moments from Verstappen’s victory:
- Verstappen made a strong start to the race, and he was up to sixth place by the end of lap 1.
- Verstappen made a brilliant overtake on Carlos Sainz on lap 14 to move into third place.
- Verstappen made another brilliant overtake on Sergio Perez on lap 48 to take the lead of the race.
- Verstappen held on to the lead for the rest of the race to claim his third victory of the season.
Here are some of the reactions to Verstappen’s victory:
- “That was an incredible drive from Max,” said Red Bull team principal Christian Horner. “He showed incredible pace and racecraft, and he was able to make up the ground on the leaders quickly. This is a great victory for Max and for the team.”
- “I’m so happy to win in Miami,” said Verstappen. “It was a tough race, but I was able to keep my cool and make the right moves at the right time. This is a great victory for the team, and it’s a great way to start the weekend.”