LIVE: F1 Miami GP updates - Extended FP1 session kicks off
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Key Points:
- Lewis Hamilton is currently third in the Miami practice session, just 0.334 seconds behind Charles Leclerc and 0.001 seconds behind Max Verstappen after a deep final corner.
- Lando Norris showed strong pace early on, setting competitive sector times despite encountering traffic and having to back out of a lap to avoid Alexander Albon.
- Several drivers faced technical issues: Antonelli had a power unit problem preventing a flying lap, Piastri reported smoke with a brake-like smell, and Sainz noticed an unusual turbo noise similar to Russell's earlier.
- Teams are still primarily running on the same tyre sets from the start, with Bottas and others recently trying soft tyres as the session approaches its final 20 minutes.
- The session serves as a crucial 90-minute practice ahead of the sprint qualifying, with teams adapting to revised regulations aimed at reducing energy starvation and testing various aerodynamic upgrades, notably from Red Bull and Alpine.
