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Lewis Hamilton was visibly angry after a chaotic Miami Grand Prix that saw a controversial early-race clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris deny him a potential victory. The seven-time world champion had looked well-positioned to capitalize on the chaos ahead, but the aftermath of the incident between his British compatriot and the Dutch title contender ultimately altered the course of the race in a way that didn’t favor him.
The flashpoint occurred on the very first lap. As the cars jostled for position, Lando Norris made an aggressive move to pass Max Verstappen. However, the attempt turned sour as the McLaren driver was forced wide, ending up off the track. As a result, Norris lost three positions. Over team radio, a frustrated Norris accused Verstappen of pushing him off the circuit. Despite the severity of the maneuver and its consequences, race stewards opted not to launch an investigation, leaving Norris and his team disappointed.
This lack of action sparked immediate backlash from fans and pundits alike, and the tension rippled through the rest of the race. Hamilton, meanwhile, was in close pursuit, hoping to seize an opportunity. As Verstappen and Norris fought tooth and nail for position, Hamilton remained within striking distance, looking for a chance to move forward. However, the tangle between the two rivals had a ripple effect that influenced the pace and strategy of the entire front pack.
While Norris struggled to regain the ground he lost, Verstappen maintained his position for several laps, but he was clearly under pressure. Hamilton’s own race pace was strong, but traffic and the awkward race dynamics meant he couldn’t fully exploit it. By lap 18, Norris had finally fought his way past Verstappen, reclaiming second place after a prolonged duel. His move was clean and decisive, showcasing the talent that has made him a top contender in the current season.
However, the real beneficiary of the Verstappen-Norris squabble was Oscar Piastri. While the others were caught up in battles and losing time, Piastri steadily pulled away at the front of the field. Free from the entanglements that plagued the others, the Australian driver built a commanding lead that he would never relinquish. His composed and consistent driving underlined just how costly the opening-lap incident had been for the rest of the chasing pack, especially Hamilton.
Hamilton, despite showing impressive pace throughout, could only watch as his chances of closing in on the race lead slipped further away. Each lap saw the gap to Piastri grow, and with no safety car or strategic breakthrough to shake things up, Hamilton’s frustration mounted. He communicated with his team repeatedly, expressing dismay over how the earlier incident had not only gone unpunished but had significantly compromised his race prospects.
In the end, Piastri took a well-earned victory, while Norris and Verstappen completed the podium. Hamilton finished just off it, a result that left him visibly annoyed. Post-race, he declined to go into too much detail but made it clear that he felt the outcome had been unfairly influenced by stewarding decisions—or the lack thereof.
The controversy is sure to stir debate in the F1 world, especially as the championship battle tightens. With tensions between Norris and Verstappen escalating and Hamilton eager to claw back momentum in the title fight, the season promises more drama in the races to come. For now, though, the Miami Grand Prix will be remembered not only for Piastri’s dominant win but also for a controversial moment that may have denied Hamilton a long-awaited victory.
