McLaren's Lando Norris Triumphs at Miami Grand Prix, Ending Verstappen's Dominance in Thrilling Race
EKO HOT BLOG reports that McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his inaugural Formula 1 triumph at the gripping Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, upstaging Max Verstappen and breaking the Red Bull driver’s flawless streak that encompassed a sprint race victory and pole position.
Amid a chorus of cheers, a jubilant Norris marked his long-awaited victory, shedding the burden of more than 100 races and numerous close calls.
Before Miami, the affable British racer bore the weight of the record for most podium finishes in F1 without a win, tallying at 15.
“Woo!” exclaimed Norris over the team radio upon crossing the finish line. “I love you all… We did it!”
Verstappen led from the start, but a mid-race safety car shuffled the pack, propelling Norris to the forefront.
Despite Red Bull’s recent internal strife, Verstappen managed a second-place finish, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc securing third.
McLaren’s Lando Norris Triumphs at Miami Grand Prix, Ending Verstappen’s Dominance in Thrilling Race
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The race weekend drew a crowd estimated at 275,000, featuring a constellation of celebrities and athletes, including Ed Sheeran, Brad Pitt, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Camila Cabello.
Notably, former President and 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump attended, receiving a tour of the McLaren garage from CEO Zak Brown.
Trump’s presence added a political touch to the event, as he waved to the crowd from the starting grid.
Transitioning to broader themes, the Miami Grand Prix, alongside Austin and Las Vegas, comprises one of three F1 races in the United States.
Despite concerns over the Las Vegas addition last year potentially overshadowing Miami, drivers and team principals assert the sport’s growing popularity in the States.
Lewis Hamilton emphasized F1’s expanding footprint in the U.S., now ingrained in American culture rather than a fleeting annual spectacle.
Brown echoed this sentiment, citing the combined impact of races, media exposure, and cultural integration in propelling F1’s North American growth.
In summary, Norris’s breakthrough victory in Miami punctuated a weekend of excitement and celebrity, underlining F1’s rising prominence in the American sporting landscape.
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