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Max Verstappen showed improved performance at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing P5 after an early spin. Red Bull introduced a significant upgrade package, indicating potential for better results this season.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen showed signs of life at the Miami Grand Prix, putting up an impressive outing after looking down for the count.
While still early on in the season, Red Bull looked to already be out of the title running and seemed to be out of the top three teams on the grid.
However, in Miami, Red Bull brought a significant upgrade package that delivered promising results.
Max Verstappen spun on the opening lap and had an early pitstop, finishing only P5, though the Red Bull had pace and potential for more.
May 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (3) speaks to a reporter in the paddock area at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Technical director Pierre Wache noted that the result was disappointing, as the car seemed to have gained a full second compared to its pace in Japan.
āItās not easy, but Iām for sure disappointed with the result. I think the result [in Miami] doesnāt show our pace. But itās good for the team to show that the car has some pace on it and that we are in the mix again,ā WacheĀ said.
āIt delivered what we expected. Itās just the package itself that has delivered. But after we fixed some other issues, that has also brought some Max performance that maybe we didnāt expect.ā
Verstappen, when he has a car that can at least fight for a podium, tends to extract the most amount of pace.
His status as the best driver on the grid remains intact despite missing out on the title, thanks to his success in challenging machinery that can be a step down.
Seemingly, in Miami, the car was notable, giving him a platform to shine.
The next upgrade is coming for Canada, though it will be just a small step for the team, according to Wache, as they measure the limitations of the cost cap.
Red Bull brought a significant upgrade package to the Miami Grand Prix, which delivered promising results for the team.
Max Verstappen finished P5 after spinning on the opening lap and making an early pitstop, but showed strong pace and potential.
While it is early in the season, Red Bull appeared to be out of the title running before the Miami Grand Prix, but their recent performance suggests they may be improving.
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āWe have to wait a little bit longer, just a little step for Montreal,ā Wache said.
If Red Bull can close the gap enough on Mercedes, Verstappen can put Kimi Antonelli under all sorts of pressure.
Verstappenās push of Lando Norris during 2024 and 2025 are prime examples of what the Dutchman can do to a young, inexperienced title challenger.