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Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards

Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards

Summary

Mercedes won the Miami Formula One race, but upgrades from other teams like McLaren and Red Bull changed the competition. The new race rules have caused mixed reactions among drivers, with many unhappy about the way energy use affects their racing.

Key Facts

  • Mercedes had won the first three races but did not bring upgrades to Miami.
  • McLaren and Red Bull introduced big upgrades that improved their cars' speed and performance.
  • McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished first and second in the sprint race in Miami.
  • Max Verstappen of Red Bull performed much better after upgrades but spun early in the main race.
  • Ferrari did not improve as much as McLaren or Red Bull and struggled with tire wear and race pace.
  • More upgrades are planned for upcoming races, showing that teams keep working hard to improve their cars.
  • Drivers remain unhappy with new rules on managing electrical energy, saying it slows them down in some parts of the race.
  • The debate continues over the use of batteries and energy recovery systems in Formula One cars.
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