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Verstappen BLUNDER causes safety car drama in Miami

max verstappen, red bull, miami grand prix, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Verstappen BLUNDER causes safety car drama in Miami

The Dutchman made an uncharacteristic mistake

Sheona Mountford
F1 Journalist
Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

After hitting a bollard during the Miami Grand Prix, Max Verstappen brought out a virtual safety car.

The incident caused damage to his front wing, with a VSC deployed in order to give stewards chance to remove the bollard from the track.

READ MORE: Hamilton handed HUGE penalty after chaotic Miami race

Despite the incident Verstappen did not lose any performance and remained in the lead.

A marshal has since removed the debris from the track, and the race was restarted shortly after the uncharacteristic mistake from the world champion.

Max Verstappen makes a mistake at the Miami GP
Max Verstappen makes a mistake at the Miami GP
Perez locks up into Verstappen during the first lap of the Miami GP
Perez locks up into Verstappen during the first lap of the Miami GP

Verstappen makes a big mistake in Miami

It could have been an even worse start for Verstappen during the opening lap, with Sergio Perez locking up and nearly crashing into his teammate.

The Mexican driver fell down the order, as the McLaren of Oscar Piastri took advantage of the incident to gain third place.

READ MORE: F1 star HEAVILY fined by FIA for 'extremely dangerous' move in Miami

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