Drama for Verstappen as he spins in Miami GP lead battle with Leclerc

The championship leader once again bogged down off the line, throwing away the pole position he secured in qualifying and leaving himself needing to fight back through to win the race.

Max Verstappen challenged the Monegasque for the lead but spun at Turn 1, although he managed to get going again without being collected by the cars behind. The Dutchman rejoined in eighth place, with Antonelli reclaiming the lead after passing Leclerc a few laps later. Lewis Hamilton meanwhile sustained damage to his SF-26 on the sidepod and floor, but remained out on track in sixth place.

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