A Strategic Masterclass: How Lando Norris and McLaren Conquered the Miami Heat

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix saw Lando Norris secure his maiden Formula 1 victory, largely driven by a superior tyre strategy. McLaren's patient approach, keeping Norris on his starting Medium tyres while rivals pitted, allowed him to benefit from a perfectly timed Safety Car. This enabled him to switch to fresh Hard tyres and lead the final stint, while other teams struggled with degradation or sub-optimal two-stop strategies.