Sergio Perez enjoyed an eight-place head-start on his team mate, but Max Verstappen scorched through the field to win the Miami Grand Prix.
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Coronation for ‘King of Baku’ as Perez puts Melbourne misery behind him
2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez became the first Formula 1 driver to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix twice, capitalising on a Safety Car disruption to cut his team mate’s championship lead.
Verstappen endures three red flags, two Mercedes and one slip-up for Melbourne win
2023 Australian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen won again in Melbourne as multiple restarts and a renewed threat from Mercedes threatened to wrong-foot the reigning champion.
Perez gets payback in Jeddah but Verstappen denies him championship lead
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez tasted victory in Jeddah and made amends for his misfortune last year, while Max Verstappen completed a Red Bull one-two from 15th on the grid.
Verstappen confirms the Second Age of Red Bull as Alonso turns back the clock
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onRed Bull’s domination of F1 is set to continue after Max Verstappen won the season-opener in crushing style. But Fernando Alonso stole the show with a fine drive to third.
Verstappen smokes his rivals one last time as Vettel goes out fighting
2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen closed the book on a historic season for Red Bull with victory in Abu Dhabi, while Sebastian Vettel’s final grand prix proved a dramatic one.
Russell banishes memory of lost Sakhir win with breakthrough triumph in Brazil
2022 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onNearly two years after almost securing a stunning win on his debut, George Russell took his first a grand prix victory which ensured Mercedes avoided a win-less season.
How Mercedes failed to make Verstappen fight for his record 14th win
2022 Mexican Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton knew hew was in trouble as soon as he saw Max Verstappen was starting the Mexican Grand Prix on softer tyres than him.
Verstappen brings joy to bereft Red Bull team by delivering constructors’ title
2022 United States Grand Prix review
Posted onOn a sad weekend for Red Bull after the loss of founder Dietrich Mateschitz, Max Verstappen triumphed over adversity to clinch the constructors championship.
Verstappen is champion again with classy drive in anti-climactic decider
2022 Japanese Grand Prix review
Posted onThe world championship was decided in unsatisfactory circumstances at Suzuka, but Max Verstappen’s top-drawer performance proved him a worthy winner.
Cool-headed Perez overcomes Leclerc – and the stewards – for Singapore win
2022 Singapore Grand Prix review
Posted onSergio Perez produced a masterful performance to win at a slippery Singapore – despite a post-race investigation over his driving behind the Safety Car.
Verstappen grabs fifth straight win as Ferrari find beating him “impossible” at home
2022 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari’s efforts to deny Max Verstappen another win were thwarted by Red Bull’s speed and the controversial decision not to restart the Italian Grand Prix.
Dutch delight for champion-in-waiting as Red Bull see off their new main threat
2022 Dutch Grand Prix review
Posted onRed Bull’s brave tactical call delivered another win for Max Verstappen but this time it was Mercedes, not Ferrari, he had to beat.
Verstappen awaits coronation as crushing Spa win makes second title a formality
2022 Belgian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen produced a champion’s drive to win the Belgian Grand Prix from 14th on the grid, virtually assuring his second world title.
Verstappen and Red Bull’s tactical masterclass humiliates Ferrari in Hungary
2022 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari and Charles Leclerc squandered a vital opportunity to gain ground on championship leaders Ferrari and Max Verstappen in Hungary.
Verstappen takes huge lead as Leclerc’s crash halts Ferrari’s fightback before it begins
2022 French Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari’s French Grand Prix was all going according to plan until Charles Leclerc’s mistake handed victory and even more vital points to Max Verstappen.
Leclerc shows he was right to tell Ferrari ‘we can get them’ with win in Red Bull’s backyard
2022 Austrian Grand Prix review
Posted onCharles Leclerc knew he could win the Austrian Grand Prix despite his sprint race defeat to Max Verstappen – and he did.
Sainz seizes his chance for first win as rivals luck out on day of drama
2022 British Grand Prix review
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr’s day of destiny provided one of the best stories of the season, but some serious incidents could have ruined the British Grand Prix
Title fight is turning into a Red Bull rout as Verstappen resists Sainz for another win
2022 Canadian Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen took another useful step towards winning a second world championship by resisting lap after lap of pressure from Carlos Sainz Jnr to win the Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen picks up the pieces in Baku as reliability paradigm shifts for Ferrari
2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix review
Posted onA double retirement for Ferrari opened the door for Max Verstappen to lead a Red Bull one-two in Azerbaijan, marking a sharp swing in fortunes between the two teams.