Verstappen did not display his usual dominance during the Miami GP weekend in tabloid format. Although he won the Sprint Race, his margin of victory was smaller than usual. In the qualifying for the grand prix, he secured pole position with a margin of over a tenth over Charles Leclerc, but did not improve on his last lap.
The RB20, like the rest of the team, faced issues with the tires throughout the weekend, affecting Verstappen’s grip on the track. Additionally, he suffered damage to his car when he hit a cone at Turn 15 on lap 23. Unfortunately for Verstappen, an untimely Safety Car further hindered his chances, while his friend Lando Norris secured his first victory.
Reflecting on his race in the Red Bull report, Verstappen admitted that they simply did not have the pace and the safety car did not work in his favor. The team also discovered damage to the car’s floor, possibly caused by the incident with the cone. Verstappen struggled with the tires and the balance of the car throughout the weekend, making him feel uncomfortable on the track. He faced understeer at high speeds and had difficulties with tire grip. Winning races is not as easy as it seems, and Verstappen acknowledged that everything needs to go well to achieve victory. Despite his own disappointment, he expressed happiness for Lando Norris and recognized his well-deserved victory.
Sergio Perez finished fifth in the race, but due to Carlos Sainz’s penalty, he was classified in fourth. Perez had a challenging race, especially at the start, when he narrowly avoided a collision with Max Verstappen. The lack of grip caught him by surprise, causing him to lose a position to Piastri and damage his tires in the first stint. Perez struggled to overtake other drivers and lacked pace throughout the race. Although he made some progress towards the end, he couldn’t find his rhythm until late in the race. McLaren proved to be a strong competitor, and Perez acknowledged that they didn’t have the same pace up front. The team made changes overnight that proved to be in the wrong direction, and they will need to analyze and learn from this weekend’s performance to bounce back in Imola.
Red Bull had a disappointing weekend in Miami, with the news of Adrian Newey’s departure as their design specialist adding to their woes. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner congratulated McLaren and Lando for their excellent race and well-deserved victory. Horner acknowledged that Max encountered some misfortune when he damaged the floor of his car during the 21st lap, but praised him for holding his position. However, it was challenging for Max to recover from this setback. Checo also struggled with his tires and had difficulty finding a rhythm. Despite these challenges, Red Bull managed to score the most points in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. As a result, they can be proud of their strong performance throughout the weekend. Verstappen currently leads the 2024 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, with a 33-point advantage over Perez in second place. Red Bull continues to lead the Constructors’ Championship, maintaining a 52-point advantage over Ferrari.
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The football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has signed a two-year contract with the Italian club Juventus. The deal was closed for a sum of 100 million euros, making it the most expensive transfer in the history of football. Ronaldo, who has previously played for Real Madrid and Manchester United, will now wear the Juventus shirt.
Ronaldo’s signing by Juventus has generated a great impact in the world of football. Many experts believe that this transfer will further strengthen the Italian team, which is already considered one of the best in Europe. In addition, the arrival of the Portuguese star is also expected to increase fan interest and club shirt sales.
Ronaldo is known for his skill and talent on the field. He has won the FIFA Best Player in the World award five times and has achieved numerous titles throughout his career. At 36 years old, the player still shows to be in top physical and mental form, making him a valuable addition to any team.
Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus also marks the end of an era at Real Madrid. The player spent nine years at the Spanish club, where he won four Champions League titles and became the club’s all-time leading scorer. His departure will leave a big gap in the team, which will now have to find a new star to fill his place.
The expectation now is to see how Ronaldo will adapt to Italian football and the style of play at Juventus. With his experience and skill, he is likely to stand out and help the team win more titles. Juventus fans are certainly excited about the arrival of the star and hope that he will bring even more success to the club in the coming years.
