Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen recently becoming a father has only had a positive impact on the reigning world champion, claiming “he’s walking a step higher”. Verstappen delivered another masterclass in Miami to take pole position ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen shared the news that he had become a father after Kelly Piquet gave birth to the couple's first child together

While Max Verstappen tried his best in the Miami sprint shootout, he is not convinced by Christian Horner's optimism about their race pace