Lando Norris wins Miami Grand Prix to claim brilliant first F1 win
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lando Norris ended Max Verstappen’s crushing winning streak by claiming the maiden victory of his career in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. An emotional Norris crossed the line seconds clear of Verstappen, who had no answer to the British driver’s brilliant pace as he claimed McLaren’s first victory in nearly three years. open image in gallery Norris becomes the 21st Brit to win an F1 grand prix Verstappen followed Norris on the 180mph drag to the opening corner, but the British driver put his papaya orange machine on the apex of the right-hander to keep the Dutchman at bay. TOP-10 - MIAMI GRAND PRIX 1) Lando Norris 2) Max Verstappen 3) Charles Leclerc 4) Carlos Sainz 5) Sergio Perez 6) Lewis Hamilton 7) Yuki Tsunoda 8) George Russell 9) Fernando Alonso 10) Esteban Ocon Norris’ mind might have cast back to Sochi in 2021 when a late downpour and a refusal to switch to wet tyres cost him the win.