Max Verstappen Expresses Frustration at Lewis Hamilton During Miami GP Sprint
"Why isn't he overtaking? Come on mate, my god! F**ks sake": Max Verstappen lashes out at Lewis Hamilton during F1 Miami GP sprint
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Max Verstappen expressed frustration over the radio during the Miami Grand Prix Sprint after being instructed to give up his position to Lewis Hamilton. Despite the setback, Verstappen later executed a clean pass to finish in fifth place, marking his best result of the 2026 season so far.
- 01Max Verstappen was instructed to give back his position to Lewis Hamilton after an illegal overtake.
- 02Verstappen expressed frustration on the radio when Hamilton did not immediately pull away.
- 03He later successfully passed Hamilton to finish in fifth place.
- 04This race marked Verstappen's best result of the 2026 season.
- 05Red Bull's upgrades showed improved performance at the Miami International Autodrome.
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During the Miami Grand Prix Sprint, Max Verstappen faced a frustrating moment when he was instructed to relinquish his position to Lewis Hamilton after an overtake that went beyond track limits. Verstappen vented his frustration over the radio, questioning Hamilton's pace as he failed to pull away after the position change. However, Verstappen quickly regained his composure and executed a clean overtaking maneuver on Hamilton later in the race, finishing in fifth place. This result marked Verstappen's best performance of the 2026 season so far, showcasing the improved pace of the Red Bull RB22, which had received upgrades ahead of the race. Verstappen's qualifying performance also indicated progress, as he set a competitive time of 1:28.461, just under six tenths off the pole. The team is optimistic about further improvements as they prepare for the main race.
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