Max Verstappen left his fellow drivers and Formula One fans in stitches of laughter after giving a hilarious response following Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix defeat.

The reigning Red Bull world champion had to settle for second in America as McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched a first GP victory during an eventful race that also saw Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finish third.

There were more muted celebrations than Red Bull have become used to as the sport’s dominant garage had to settle for second on the podium, but Verstappen was still in good spirits as he entered the post-race press conference.

 

Fresh from spraying his close-friend, Norris, with champagne follow the race at the Miami International Autodrome, Verstappen was asked for his verdict on how his McLaren rival had won.

Norris used a late safety car to his advantage as Verstappen pitted under the safety car, to beat the dominant Dutchman by 7.6 seconds on Sunday.

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Max Verstappen left his fellow drivers in stitches of laughter after giving a hilarious response following Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix defeat

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Verstappen (left) soaked race winner Lando Norris (middle) with champagne during celebrations

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Norris (orange car) finished ahead of Verstappen (rear) to win a maiden F1 Grand Prix