Max Verstappen, the Dutch driver for Red Bull Racing, expressed his astonishment at the impressive lap times achieved by Lando Norris during the Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen admitted that he was unable to match Norris’ pace, particularly on worn tires. Despite starting from pole position, Verstappen fell behind Norris after the McLaren driver made a pit stop during a Safety Car period. Ultimately, Norris secured his first Formula 1 victory, finishing 6.7 seconds ahead of Verstappen. The Dutchman acknowledged Norris’ deserving win and reflected on the emotions associated with achieving a maiden victory in the sport. Verstappen also confessed that even if he had maintained track position, it would have been challenging to keep Norris behind due to his impressive lap times on old tires. He praised Norris’ performance and accepted that McLaren had shown impressive pace throughout the race. Verstappen acknowledged that his own car’s balance was subpar, leading to a lack of grip and difficulties in finding the right balance between low and high-speed corners. Despite the challenges, Verstappen settled for a second-place finish.
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