LIVE: F1 Miami Grand Prix updates - Leclerc tops extended practice from Verstappen
Autosport • • general
Key Points:
- Max Verstappen improved his lap time to 1m29.607s during Miami practice, showing significant progress with the Red Bull car, while Oscar Piastri moved up to third place despite reporting smoke in his cockpit.
- Lewis Hamilton climbed to third, just 0.001 seconds behind Verstappen after a deep corner entry, and Lando Norris faced traffic issues during his lap attempts, unable to capitalize on his strong first sector.
- Several drivers, including Colapinto, Albon, and Hadjar, made notable efforts to enter the top 10, with midfield teams like Alpine, Haas, Audi, and Racing Bulls closely matched in performance.
- Teams are experimenting with different tire compounds, with Aston Martin being among the first to switch to soft tires, while some drivers, such as Bottas and Russell, experienced technical issues including lock-ups and turbo noises.
- The session included upgrades and aerodynamic adjustments, with Red Bull introducing its own version of the Macarena wing and Alpine developing new parts, as teams adapt to updated regulations aimed at reducing energy starvation during the sprint weekend.
