Gala in Miami – McLaren performs the competition

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Gala in Miami: McLaren performs the competition

The race on the course in Florida becomes the show of the traditional British racing team. World champion Max Verstappen desperately – and there are numerous dogged duels for the places.

That was a demonstration of McLaren at the Grand Prix of Miami: Oscar Piatri won the Grand Prix in Florida in front of his team-mate Lando Norris and expanded his leadership in the World Cup ranking. It is already the third victory in a row for the Australian.

Third finished on Sunday George Russell (Mercedes) just ahead of world champion Max Verstappen, who was unable to benefit from his pole position from qualifying on Saturday. The German Nico Hülkenberg, however, ended in 14th place.

The 170 meters to the first curve mastered Verstappen confidently, but then braked. Norris thought his chance to overtake, but left the route. However, the racing commissioners saw no reason to further examine the incident.

Mercedes newcomer Kimi Antonelli used this opportunity, who had secured the poles for the sprint at just 18 years and 250 days, and recorded the persecution on Verstappen.

However, Piatri overtook the Italian teenager and also wanted to push the Red Bull star from the top. But Verstappen defended himself – and how! “He has to earn it,” the Red Bull Box sparked on her boss pilot. Piatri had to strain his tires and even slow down. This played Verstappen in the cards, but in round 14 Piatri took the lead.

The world champion now had Norris in the rearview mirror. And the Englishman, who had celebrated his Formula 1 premiere victory in Florida last year, also had to struggle. In round 19, however, Norris was also past Verstappen.

Piatri was able to ride his private race at the top and expanded the lead. Even though the Australian had sued to be able to find his rhythm.

The hard tires could be opened in the 27th out of 57 rounds. He had to go on the offensive. McLaren made two rounds on the same time during a virtual safety car in a double stop first Piatri and then Norris. They also got the hard mixtures.

Stars like Hollywood actor Michael Douglas or singer Seal looked at how Piatri continued to dictate the pace. And they saw how Lewis Hamilton stabbed his Ferrari stable rival Charles Leclerc because he wanted to be left in the front midfield.

“People, people! This is no longer a good teamwork. I don’t say anymore!”, The Englishmaker got upset before he was allowed to overtake the Monegassen, but had to exchange the place again shortly before the end. Meanwhile, Piatri at the top raced largely without stress. In two weeks, the Formula 1 Tross in Imola continues.