Australian superstar Oscar Piastri has extended his lead in Formula 1's drivers' championship with victory in Miami.
It is his third consecutive grand prix win – the first time in 28 years a McLaren driver has won three grands prix in a row.
It is also the first time an Aussie driver has won three in a row since Alan Jones in 1980 and 1981.
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Piastri started Monday's race in fourth place but leapt to second in the first four laps.
He then took the lead on lap 14 when he overtook Verstappen.
By lap 18 he held an eight-second lead, and held it to finish ahead of his teammate Lando Norris with Mercedes driver George Russell rounding out the podium and Verstappen in fourth.
"I won the race that I really wanted to," Piastri said.
"Yesterday was a tricky day. The sprint was what it was, but qualifying was probably one of my trickiest sessions of the year, and to come away with a win still on Sunday (Monday AEST) is an impressive result.
"There was a bit of argey bargey at turn one which helped me out a bit, and then I was aware enough to avoid Max coming through at turn one.
"The car was unbelievable today.
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"There's still definitely some things to work on… still happy with the win, happy with the points, but constantly got to keep learning.
"Very happy to be leaving Miami on top."
The win extends Piastri's championship lead to 16 points ahead of teammate Norris.
Norris started second on the grid next to Verstappen, but lost three places on the first couple of laps after running off the track trying to make a move on Verstappen.
"He forced me off… what am I meant to do, drive into the wall or something?" Norris said on team radio.
Meanwhile, young Aussie driver Jack Doohan crashed out on the first lap due to a tyre puncture.
The 22-year-old's race ended almost immediately after it began on Monday morning when he collided with Liam Lawson on turn one.
Lawson managed to get his car back on the track but Doohan was forced off and his race was finished.
"I got completely hit mate, I have no idea what the hell he was doing," Lawson said on his team radio of the crash.
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