Verstappen laments spin and struggle for pace in Miami
The four-time world champion enjoyed driving a heavily upgraded car as he sought success for the first time this year, but was set back by a spin on the opening lap.
"I lost the rear and tried to minimize the time loss," he said of his chaotic first lap, which led to him making an early pit stop.
"Early on, the hard tire didn't work for us and it was tough," he added. "We dropped quite heavily down the pack.
"Maybe I could've been in the place Oscar finished (third) if we did enough, but it's...