Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 Possible Winners As Max Verstappen Eyes Florida Hattrick

• Florida is the next stop on the enthralling 2024 season Formula 1 calendar
• Max Verstappen clinched victory in the last two editions of the Miami Grand Prix
• Sports Brief highlights a list of likely winners as the Red Bull driver eyes a hat-trick

Amid the myriad of exits that have marked the 2024 Formula 1 season so far, it's heartening to witness the return of track action with the Miami Grand Prix.

This Florida race signifies Formula 1's first visit to the United States in the captivating 2024 calendar year, and it has commenced with an exhilarating start.

Free Practice has provided fans with a plethora of pulsating moments and noteworthy talking points.

The Grand Prix weekend becomes even more captivating with the imminent and highly debated Sprint Race.

Amidst the myriad of conversations dominating the weekend, one clear observation is the evident improvements displayed by various teams, particularly considering the lap times set by each driver during Free Practice. This impressive showing subtly suggests the possibility of an outsider claiming victory at the Grand Prix.

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With this in mind, Sports Brief shifts its focus to a list of drivers who could clinch victory at the Miami race.

Miami Grand Prix likely winners

Max Verstappen

The Red Bull Racing driver is unquestionably the frontrunner to secure victory at the Miami race. The Dutch driver, who has triumphed in the previous two editions of the Grand Prix, has once again demonstrated his determination to achieve a hat-trick of victories with his remarkable performance in Free Practice.

As reported by RBR Daily, the three-time World Champion set the fastest lap time of the weekend thus far – 1:28.595.

Sergio Perez

The Mexican is another driver largely tipped for victory. Perez has, in the past, shown his brilliance, especially when racing on street circuits, and the Miami race offers the Red Bull driver another opportunity to demonstrate his remarkable skill behind the wheel.

Lando Norris

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Although he is yet to secure a race victory, the McLaren driver has shown promise on numerous occasions and has come agonisingly close to winning races.

With the array of upgrades McLaren brings to the Miami race, the British driver could be in with a chance of clinching victory.

Charles Leclerc

The Monegasque driver is seeking his first victory since the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. Leclerc will be hoping to end his victory drought with the special blue livery that Ferrari will be donning for the Miami race.

Carlos Sainz

The Spanish driver undoubtedly ranks among the most impressive drivers of the 2024 season so far. As the only driver besides Verstappen to have secured a race victory this season, the 29-year-old could fancy his chances of clinching another win.

Sainz is also without a seat for the 2025 season, and he is aiming to put in an impressive showing to secure a place on the grid for 2025.

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Things to expect at the Miami GP

In a previous report, Sports Brief highlighted key expectations for the Miami Grand Prix.

Several teams come into the race with upgrades to their cars, and a tightly contested grid is anticipated throughout the event.