Verstappen used “damage” in Miami F1 first sector to overcome Perez

The first sector of the circuit, which includes eight turns, is largely comprised of a run of high-speed kinks.

Horner says in that particular area of the track Verstappen had an edge that ultimately enabled him to outpace Perez and claim victory.

The Dutchman started the race from ninth place after a red flag ended Q3 before he could complete his final flying lap, while Perez was on pole.

They took opposite strategies for the race, with Verstappen’s hard/medium…