F1 LIVE: Miami Grand Prix practice updates ahead of qualifying as Mercedes struggle and Red Bull fly
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Miami GP: Sergio Perez tops final practice as Mercedes appear to drop back once more
Sergio Perez went fastest in the final practice session for the Miami Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon as Mercedes appeared to drop back from their promising showing on Friday afternoon.
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem talks Lewis Hamilton out of withdrawal
Lewis Hamilton was talked out of his threat to withdraw from the Miami Grand Prix following a summit with FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem.
Lewis Hamilton to remove ear piercings for Miami Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has bowed to pressure from Formula One’s governing body by removing his ear piercings for the Miami Grand Prix.
Miami Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes car has ‘definitely improved’ after strong showing in practice
After a disappointing start to the F1 season for Lewis Hamilton who has lacked pace so far, the Mercedes driver has admitted the car is improving after clear issues in the opening four Grand Prix’s. He managed a fourth place finish in the second practice session of the Miami Grand Prix, with team mate George Russell dismantling championship leader Charles Leclerc at the top of the leaderboard. Ad/> Despite the strong showing on American soil, the seven-time world champion says he is “still struggling” with the car, but says he can see the car is improving «bit by bit».
Russell "doesn't really understand" Mercedes' improved F1 pace in Miami
Mercedes has struggled with extreme porpoising on its W13 car through the early part of the 2022 season, leaving it unable to challenge Red Bull or Ferrari at the front of the field.
Russell: Mercedes 'don't understand' strong pace in Miami GP practice
George Russell says Mercedes “don’t really understand” where its pace has come from after topping second practice in Miami, but remains cautious over its race chances.