Max Verstappen wins the Miami Grand Prix: F1 – as it happened

Red Bull's defending world champion overtook pole-position Charles Leclerc early in the race and held the position to the chequered flag

The Star Spangled Banner has received the usual treatment in the anthem section, whereby the singer appears to use it as a scale exercise. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen seems to be worried about the heat. Elsewhere, Aston Martin are starting in the pit lane as they had cooled their fuel too much, it appears, and to an illegal level. The cooler it is, the more horsepower, says Jenson Button.

The engines are revved and the cars have left the garages. Martin Brundle is on the grid and Mario Andretti is very chirpy, and seems to have won the chance to drive an F1 car at the Austin GP. Brundle speaks to Venus Williams, who says we love having Lewis and all the drivers in Miami." It's rammed on the grid. Dj Khaled sings the praises of Miami, his home city. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City QB is a very tall man. This is crazy, this is spectacular." Except it's not Mahomes, but Paolo Banchero, as Brunds had been given duff info. Racing people in short supply as it's flooded with celebs.