Max named Driver of the Day in Miami

Published on 03 May 2026 by Kees-Jan Koster

Starting from the front row, Max Verstappen finished fifth in an eventful race in Miami. As a result, the Dutchman was named ‘Driver of the Day’ for the second time this season, the fan-voted award in Formula 1. After a spin on the opening lap, Max began a recovery drive, which he continued after being the only one of the front-runners to make a pit stop during an early safety car period. He then completed 51 of the 57 laps on the same set of hard tyres.

Kimi Antonelli had to work hard but ultimately converted his pole position, finishing ahead of the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The Ferrari of Charles Leclerc was on course for a podium for a long time, but a spin on the penultimate lap dropped him back to P6.

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