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Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen backed to cause Mercedes upset at Miami GP

Max Verstappen will start the Miami Grand Prix from the front row and has received fan backing to take the victory.

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Max Verstappen has been labelled the favourite for victory at the Miami Grand Prix by F1 fans, who have backed the Dutchman to bring an end to Mercedes' run of success.

Verstappen will start the race from second place on the grid, behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli.

Mercedes has taken all three grand prix victories on offer so far this year, and is looking to continue its hot form on Sunday in Miami.

But as wet conditions threaten to disrupt proceedings, it's Verstappen who has been nominated as the favourite for the top step of the podium.

The four-time champion won 34 per cent of the vote when RacingNews365 asked fans to pick their winner for the race.

Taking 24 per cent of the vote was Kimi Antonelli, while Lewis Hamilton was declared the third-favourite with 14 per cent.

See the full poll result below!

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