2024 F1 MIAMI GP SPRINT RESULTS – MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won Saturday’s Miami Grand Prix sprint race, leading every lap after cutting across Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on the run to the first corner.
Verstappen beat Leclerc and his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez in an action-packed 19-lap race, the second sprint event of the season.
In an electrifying display of speed and strategy, Max Verstappen clinched victory at the 2024 F1 Miami GP sprint race, leading the pack from start to finish. The pole-sitter, Verstappen, made a decisive move at the opening corner, utilizing his scrubbed medium tyres to gain an advantage over his rivals.
Close behind was Charles Leclerc, who started on fresh rubber, setting the stage for an intense battle for the lead. Daniel Ricciardo’s RB made a bold move to secure third place, edging out Sergio Perez in a thrilling exchange at Turn 1.
However, the race was not without its drama. A collision involving Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, and Lewis Hamilton triggered a safety car period early on, bringing the action to a temporary halt. Unfortunately, McLaren’s Lando Norris became a casualty of the chaos, unable to navigate Turn 1 unscathed.
As the race resumed, Verstappen continued to dominate at the front, maintaining a steady lead over Leclerc. Perez showcased his prowess by overtaking Ricciardo to claim the final podium spot, demonstrating Red Bull’s strength on the track.
With each lap, the tension mounted as drivers battled for position, with Ricciardo fending off attacks from Carlos Sainz as he sought to regain lost ground. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s aggressive maneuvering drew attention, narrowly avoiding penalties despite his daring moves on track.
In the end, it was Verstappen’s flawless performance that secured victory, highlighting Red Bull’s dominance in the fiercely contested sprint race. With adrenaline-pumping action and unexpected twists, the 2024 F1 Miami GP sprint race delivered excitement and spectacle worthy of the global stage.
In a gripping sequence of events, Lewis Hamilton’s relentless pursuit saw him launching another attack on Magnussen on lap 14. However, both drivers ran off the track, opening the door for RB’s Yuki Tsunoda to capitalize and snatch ninth place from Hamilton. Despite Magnussen relinquishing positions to both drivers, he found himself on the receiving end of two more penalties, further complicating his race.
At the front, Max Verstappen clinched victory with a commanding lead of 3 seconds over Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. Daniel Ricciardo secured a respectable fourth place, managing to keep the closely trailing duo of Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri at bay.
Nico Hulkenberg claimed seventh position, while Hamilton’s late surge allowed him to pass Tsunoda for eighth on the final lap, with Pierre Gasly rounding out the top 10 for Alpine.
However, Hamilton’s post-race fortunes took a turn for the worse as he was handed a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pits during the safety car period. The hefty 20-second penalty relegated him to 16th place, elevating Logan Sargeant of Williams into the top 10.
Esteban Ocon of Alpine faced adversity early on, receiving a 10-second penalty before the race even began for an incident involving Leclerc’s Ferrari in the pit lane. Despite the setback, Ocon capitalized on the safety car period to serve his penalty, ultimately finishing in 15th place.
Meanwhile, Alex Albon endured a challenging weekend, starting from the pit lane after a dismal qualifying session. Despite the setback, he showcased resilience to finish 13th for Williams.
