Sergio Perez picks up surprise pole as Mercedes struggle at Miami Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes was criticised by Toto Wolff as being "a nasty piece of work" after the British driver qualified only 13th for the Miami Grand Prix.
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Verstappen quickest, Leclerc crashes in Miami Grand Prix practice
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: World champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull set the fastest time in Friday’s practice for the Miami Grand Prix while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc suffered a crash into a barrier. After Mercedes enjoyed a 1-2 effort in the opening session, with George Russell leading the way from Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen, the current championship leader, responded with an impressive best lap time of 1:27.930.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in surprise Mercedes one-two in Miami practice
George Russell saw off Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes completed a surprise one-two finish in opening practice for the Miami Grand Prix.
Russell posts fastest lap in opening Miami F1 practice to lead Mercedes 1-2
George Russell of Mercedes posted the fastest lap time in the first practice for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday despite sitting out most of the session with a steering problem.
Miami FP1: Mercedes' George Russell quickest after dismissing 'pathetic' Max Verstappen spat
Mercedes driver George Russell was quickest in Free Practice One at the Miami Grand Prix on Friday evening after calling his spat with Max Verstappen «pathetic.» Russell, alongside team-mate Lewis Hamilton, have endured another slow start to the season where they once again look set to struggle behind Red Bull and Ferrari, and may face a stronger challenge this year from Aston Martin. Ad However, on Friday in Florida, in the first session at least, they were the top performers despite leaving it late.
Mercedes' Russell fastest in first Miami Grand Prix practice
MIAMI: George Russell overcame steering issues that threatened to scuttle his first practice session of the Miami Grand Prix on Friday (May 5) to put his Mercedes top of the timing sheets ahead of team mate and seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Coming in hot at Miami GP: Perez penchant for a street fight makes it a race of the Red Bulls
Having dabbled with 36 layout designs before approval was signed off, the Miami Grand Prix made its Formula 1 debut in 2022.
Toto Wolff suggests way to catch Red Bull is to 'change the regulations'
Toto Wolff wants Mercedes fans to refrain from pinning their hopes on the Formula 1 team's next upgrade, as it won't make the W14 an overnight race winner.