2023 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position

Full Starting Grid

The 2023 Miami Grand Prix is underway, with Max Verstappen securing pole position on the starting grid. The race will take place over 57 laps of the Miami International Autodrome in Florida.

Race Highlights

As the race commenced, Verstappen maintained his lead, with Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lewis Hamilton following closely behind. Sergio Perez, who started in fourth, overshot Turn 1 and narrowly avoided a collision. Further down the grid, Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris collided, resulting in a safety car deployment.

After the restart, Verstappen continued to dominate, extending his lead over Sainz. Hamilton, however, faced a setback with a slow pit stop, dropping him down the order. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso impressed with a strong performance, moving up to fourth place.

In the closing stages of the race, Verstappen held on to his lead, securing his first victory of the 2023 season. Sainz finished second, with Alonso completing the podium. Hamilton recovered to finish fifth, behind Perez.