Double good news for Verstappen? A baby and a major update in Miami

09:22, 02 May
Updated: 09:30, 02 May
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Max Verstappen will be able to make use of a new floor during the Miami Grand weekend, the first of several updates designed to address the RB21's diva-like characteristics.
With the -not yet confirmed- news of Verstappen's baby's arrival, and the possibility of a competitiveness turn-around for Red Bull Racing, it could very well be a race weekend the Dutchman will not soon forget.

Tsunoda misses out, new floor only for Verstappen

Red Bull Racing hasbrought the floor for the Miami Grand Prix to don it on Verstappen's car alone since it is still not yet certain if it represents a gain in performance or not, hence, Yuki Tsunoda will miss out on the development this weekend.
Max Verstappen en Oscar Piastri tijdens GP Miami 2024
Max Verstappen leads Oscar Piastri in the 2024 Miami Grand Prix
For Imola, Red Bull Racing is expected to bring a major upgrade package aimed at improving the RB21's balance, tyre preservation and mitigating the weak points the car's current spec has.

McLaren favorite in Miami

Due to the high temperatures expected ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, McLaren is still the favorite as the papaya team still seem to have the edge on its competitors in hot conditions and when using a softer range of the Pirelly compounds. On top of that the team led by Andrea Stella are still improving what is still the strongest car of the F1 grid.