Brundle pitied Max on buggy ride to Miami podium

Martin Brundle thinks the last thing Max Verstappen needed after winning a gruelling Miami Grand Prix was to be carted off on a buggy to the podium.

The inaugural Miami Grand Prix took place mid-afternoon local time in stiflingly hot temperatures, and the drivers universally found it to be one of the most arduous races they are likely to contest this year.

Even someone of Verstappen’s physical fitness had to take a few moments afterwards to sit on the floor and recover some energy before fulfilling his part in the post-race ceremony.

Yes boys!!! Incredibly happy to win here in Miami

No weekend is ever easy in F1, especially on a new demanding track like this one