Max Verstappen claims Miami fans only booed him because of his success

VER-SNAPPING: Max Verstappen was an unpopular winner in Miami (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Max Verstappen said he is targeted by Formula One’s boo brigade because they are jealous of him winning.

Verstappen landed a third victory of the season with a fine drive from ninth at Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix to extend his championship lead to 14 points over Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez.