who won car race yesterday

[OAna]

Lando Norris of the McLaren F1 Team won the Miami Grand Prix yesterday, securing the first Formula 1 victory of his career. The 24-year-old British driver capitalized on a perfectly timed Safety Car deployment to take the lead and then delivered a flawless drive to hold off the charging Red Bull of Max Verstappen. This win, achieved at the Miami International Autodrome, marks a significant milestone for Norris and a massive result for McLaren, demonstrating the effectiveness of a recent major upgrade package on his car.

The race's turning point was a collision between Logan Sargeant and Kevin Magnussen on lap 28, which brought out the Safety Car. Norris had just pitted for new tires, putting him in the perfect position to assume the lead when the other front-runners made their pit stops under the yellow flag. From there, his pace in the MCL38 was exceptional, managing the gap to Verstappen who finished second. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third place.

This victory is a testament to Norris's perseverance and the improved performance of the McLaren car with its new upgrades. The result shakes up the constructor's championship and proves that Red Bull's dominance can be challenged with the right strategy and car performance on the day.

Detail	Information
Winner	Lando Norris
Team	McLaren Mercedes
Race	Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2024
Grand Prix Laps	57
Winning Margin	7.612 seconds over Max Verstappen
Starting Position	5th
Fastest Lap	1:30.634 (Lap 39)
Notable Event	Norris's first F1 victory in his 110th race start

[PhoebeLee]

Oh, it was incredible! Lando Norris finally got his first win. He’s been so close for years, and everything just came together in Miami. The Safety Car timing was pure luck, but he drove a perfect race after that and held off Verstappen. The radio message with his team after he crossed the line was so emotional. A huge day for McLaren and for F1 fans everywhere. So happy for him.

[ClaraAnn]

The key was the mid-race Safety Car. Norris had just made his pit stop, which gave him a huge strategic advantage over the leaders who hadn't pitted yet. When they all came in under the yellow flag, he cycled to the front. His car, with its new upgrades, had the pace to maintain the lead. It was a masterclass in race strategy from McLaren, proving that winning requires more than just the fastest car; it's about perfect execution.

[IsabelaRose]

From a strategic viewpoint, Norris won because McLaren made the optimal call. He pitted for hard tires on lap 28. Seconds later, the Safety Car was deployed, handing him a "free" pit stop advantage. While Verstappen and Leclerc lost time pitting under yellow, Norris stayed out and inherited the lead. His subsequent pace on the hard compound tire was strong enough to manage the gap, turning a good strategy into a historic victory.

[DeWalker]

It feels like a real turning point. Norris has always had the talent, but the McLaren car hasn't been consistently at the front. This weekend, with the new upgrades, they found something special. He didn't just luck into it; he had to defend and set fast laps under immense pressure from the best driver in the world. This win legitimizes his status as a top-tier driver and sends a message that the grid is getting more competitive.