Miami Grand Prix

Verstappen - Miami Grand Prix 'like a boxing match'

Ewan Gale Sunday 8 May 2022 23:28 Updated: 00:16

Verstappen - Miami Grand Prix 'like a boxing match'

Max Verstappen likened the physicality of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix to 'a boxing match' after claiming his third victory of the season.

The Red Bull driver made his move on title rival Charles Leclerc early on and was able to weather a late charge from the championship leader after a safety car was triggered by a crash between Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly.

Despite Leclerc's best efforts, Verstappen was able to emerge victorious at the Miami International Autodrome and close the deficit in the drivers' standings to just 19 points.

Reacting to his victory at the end of 57 gruelling laps in the sweltering Florida heat, the reigning world champion said: "It was an incredible grand prix.

"Very physical as well but I think we kept it exciting until the end."

When put to him by podium interviewer Willy T Ribbs that he was in shape to be a boxer, Verstappen replied: "I think I will stick to racing but I appreciate a lot, of course, boxing.

"It felt a bit like it out there in terms of how we feel right now but really happy with winning here in Miami, it was an incredible day for us."

VERSTAPPEN WINS IN MIAMI!👏👏👏

Leclerc takes second, Sainz finishes third #MiamiGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/LSXKJD8U3g
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 8, 2022

Latest News

GPFans Recap

Sergio Perez catches eye of new team boss as racing star's BAN revealed - F1 News Recap

Yesterday 23:57

F1 News & Gossip

F1 fans mocked as NASCAR superstar says they give off 'princess vibes'

Yesterday 22:57

Latest F1 News

Sergio Perez hailed by new F1 team boss as axed Red Bull star eyes return

Yesterday 21:57

George Russell

Mercedes F1 star George Russell spends MILLIONS on supercar owned by Lewis Hamilton

Yesterday 20:57

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen's £10 million Red Bull bonus revealed

Yesterday 19:57

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton shares heartwarming update over future F1 career path

Yesterday 18:57

More news

F1 Race Calendar 2025

GP AUSTRALIA 14 - 16 Mar

GP BAHRAIN 11 - 13 Apr

Oscar Piastri

GP SAUDI ARABIA 18 - 20 Apr

Oscar Piastri

GP USA 2 - 4 May

GP ITALY 16 - 18 May

GP MONACO 23 - 23 May

GP SPAIN 30 May - 1 Jun

GP CANADA 13 - 15 Jun

GP AUSTRIA 27 - 27 Jun

Complete kalender 2025

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

Verstappen - Miami Grand Prix 'like a boxing match'

Verstappen - Miami Grand Prix 'like a boxing match'