What could Verstappen have achieved in Miami without his spin?

Max Verstappen faced a challenging race in Miami, finishing fifth after an opening-lap spin while battling for the lead with Charles Leclerc. Despite the setback, the incident sparked debates over his potential performance had he remained in contention. The race also highlighted a competitive shift on the grid as teams like McLaren and Ferrari introduced significant upgrades. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured a hard-fought victory, successfully defending his position against intense pressure from both Ferrari and McLaren, including a late-race challenge from Lando Norris.