Verstappen Wins Miami Sprint, 3.3s Ahead of Second-Placed Leclerc

May 3, 2024, 11:50 PM

Max Verstappen secured the pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, despite describing his qualifying lap as 'terrible.' Verstappen expressed surprise that his performance was sufficient to claim the top spot. The sprint race, serving as a precursor to the main Grand Prix event, saw Verstappen finishing a full 3.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who took second place. Sergio Perez and Daniel Ricciardo followed in third and fourth positions, respectively, with Carlos Sainz completing the top five. The event was marked by intense competition and strategic maneuvers, including a drive-through penalty for Lewis Hamilton for speeding in the pit lane, which significantly affected his race outcome.