As if there was any doubt, McLaren's crushing 1-2 win in Formula 1's Miami GP further confirmed the papaya team remains well on top in racing conditions, especially when rear tyre wear is critical. So why is Max Verstappen regularly beating Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to pole?
Piastri led Norris home for his third consecutive win, and McLaren's fifth out of six races so far this season, with Mercedes' George Russell 37 seconds behind in third and Verstappen shipping an alarming 40 seconds. It confirms a trend that when rear tyre wear and overheating is a massive problem, McLaren can really flex its muscle and simply drive away from the competition once Pirelli's rubber starts degrading.
