McLaren's Lando Norris wins his first Formula 1 race at thrilling Miami Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris scored his first win in Formula 1 at a thrilling Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, beating Max Verstappen and disrupting an otherwise perfect weekend for the Red Bull driver that included a sprint race win and pole position.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — McLaren's Lando Norris scored his first win in Formula 1 at a thrilling Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, beating Max Verstappen and disrupting an otherwise perfect weekend for Verstappen that included a sprint race win and pole position.
A jubilant Norris celebrated victory after more than 100 races as the crowd erupted in cheers. Before Miami, Norris held an unwanted record of most podiums in F1 without a race win, at 15.
“It’s been a long time coming, but finally I’ve managed to do it, so I’m so happy for my whole team. I finally delivered for them,” Norris told reporters after the race. “Long day, tough race, but finally on top, so I’m over the moon... I’m just proud.”
After the victory, Norris, who started in fifth, leaped into the arms of his crew and was hoisted up. He was greeted by rapturous cheers of “Lando! Lando!” as he took the winner’s trophy on the podium.
Verstappen started first and held his lead, but a mid-race safety car put Norris ahead of the pack. When the race restarted, Verstappen had no answer for Norris, who sped off into the distance. Verstappen has dominated F1 for the last two seasons, despite the internal drama and turmoil his team has faced in recent months. He finished second Sunday, as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third.
Rating: 5