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Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

Summary

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was the fastest in practice for the Miami Grand Prix, ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Mercedes faced problems during the session, which affected their drivers' times.

Key Facts

  • Charles Leclerc led the practice session, beating Max Verstappen by 0.164 seconds.
  • Oscar Piastri from McLaren was the third-fastest driver.
  • Mercedes drivers had issues: George Russell had a turbo problem fixed with a garage reset.
  • Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, had an engine problem and could not use the soft tires at the end of practice.
  • The practice session was extended by 30 minutes due to new engine-management rules.
  • Miami Grand Prix is a sprint weekend with a qualifying session that sets the grid for a shorter sprint race.
  • Several drivers ran wide on the track near the end of the session while testing their braking.
  • Lando Norris was seventh fastest, and other top drivers included Pierre Gasly, Isack Hadjar, and Carlos Sainz.
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