Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says Max Verstappen picked up damage that hurt his chances of winning the Miami Grand Prix, despite his driver stating he felt no difference. Verstappen was leading the first part of the race but cut the chicane on Lap 21 and bounced over the curbs, taking out a bollard in the process. At that stage his lead over Oscar Piastri was just 3.7 seconds and Piastri closed it on the next lap, while Norris was within ten seconds of the lead after being stuck in traffic. But Horner believes the damage played a major role in being unable to fend off the McLaren as Norris went on to take victory after a well-timed safety car period.
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