Verstappen, the thirst for victory in Miami

Imperial for the F1 premiere in Miami, Max Verstappen appeared very satisfied on arrival, but also very thirsty. The race was intense, physical and tropical, as one would expect from Florida.

Published on 08/05/2022 à 23:57

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Verstappen, the thirst for victory in Miami

Max Verstappen, very marked at the finish of the Miami Grand Prix @Photo Julien Delfosse / DPPI

It was long and intense, to say the least. It was with scarred faces and dried throats that the drivers passed under the checkered flag at the finish of the Miami Grand Prix, like the winner, Max Verstappen. The reigning world champion was obviously satisfied at the end of the race, but also very marked by the heat and intensity that this route demanded.

“A great Sunday for the whole team”

With each victory, we know it, we expect it, Verstappen always has a word for his engineer and his team. This time, the Dutchman did not fail to ask his teammates to bring him water, as he seemed very dehydrated. The reigning world champion also advised his engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, to have a drink, certainly as a celebration. Always the word to definitely make you laugh.

“It was truly an incredible Grand Prix, very physical from start to finish, attests Verstappen just after extricating himself from his car. It remained exciting until the end. »

Third on the starting grid, the driver Red Bull was indeed imperial this Sunday, after having experienced a Friday that was contrasting to say the least. After getting rid of Sainz at the start, Verstappen played Leclerc in stride, heading inexorably towards his third victory of the season in Miami. Despite the safety car coming out at the end of the Grand Prix following a collision between gasly et Norris, the Red Bull driver remained true to himself. Without ever trembling, despite the pressure imposed by Charles Leclerc.

“I'm very happy to win here in Miami, it was a great Sunday for the whole team. »

With this second consecutive success, Verstappen comes back to 19 points behind his opponent of the day. The duel between the two drivers promises, and will certainly continue to keep us in suspense throughout the season, for sure. The sixth chapter is coming very soon. In Barcelona, in two weeks.