Lando Norris secured his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix, showcasing a remarkable performance that saw him climb from sixth to first. Initially trailing behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris capitalized on a Safety Car period to extend his opening stint, emerging as the race leader after pit stops.
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Despite a brief challenge from Max Verstappen, Norris maintained his position, demonstrating composure throughout the race. Verstappen settled for second place, while Charles Leclerc completed the podium.
McLaren’s Carlos Sainz clashed with Piastri, impacting his race and sending Piastri back to the pits for a new front wing. Sergio Perez finished fifth, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell salvaging points for Mercedes.
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Yuki Tsunoda secured seventh, with Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon rounding off the top ten. Nico Hulkenberg’s hopes for a top-ten finish faded, leaving him in 11th place. Daniel Ricciardo finished 15th, followed by Valtteri Bottas and Lance Stroll. Alex Albon finished 19th after a battle with Stroll resulted in a penalty.
Norris’s victory marked McLaren’s first Grand Prix win since 2021, prompting emotional celebrations among the team.
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