While the Miami Grand Prix as an event kicked off on Wednesday in spectacular fashion and felt like it never let up, the race was a slow burner but came alive late on as familiar foes went to battle once again.
For all the massively impressive A-list names that brought the spotlight to Hard Rock Stadium — as David Beckham, Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and LeBron James mingled among countless other stars — the race itself carried the same importance as any other.
Max Verstappen was riding his Red Bull team hard after a trouble-hit Friday of practice, but after coming so close to pole position it was clear he would still be a force to be reckoned with in race trim, and Carlos Sainz found out very early.
