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.
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Mercedes hoping for a better weekend in Miami
Fernando Alonso: Spaniard says he's having his best start to a season 'since 2012' despite bad luck
Fernando Alonso has said he thinks this season has actually seen the most competitive start for him since 2012 and only bad luck has stopped him from getting the points he feels he deserves at this stage of the campaign.
Miami Grand Prix: George Russell Tops The Times for Mercedes In Practice
George Russell confirmed Mercedes recovery from their early-season problems when he topped the times in Friday's second free practice for this weekend's inaugural Miami Grand Prix. Making the most of reliability problems for world champion Max Verstappen and the Red Bull team, the 24-year-old Briton clocked a best lap in one minute and 29.938 seconds to outpace championship leader Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by 0.106.
Mercedes driver George Russell takes the lead over Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in Miami Grand Prix practice session
George Russell has taken pole position in FP2, overtaking Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc who had previously topped the standings in the first-ever Miami Grand Prix practice session. The Mercedes driver set the fastest lap time of 1m 29.938s, to edge ahead of Championship leader Leclerc, who finished 0.106s off the pace.
F1 Miami GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more
F1 began its inaugural Miami GP with a frantic pair of practice sessions as teams and drivers got to grips with the Miami International Autodrome, where Charles Leclerc led the opening practice session before Russell capped an encouraging day for Mercedes with top spot in FP2.
Russell tops P2, rivals hit issues, as Mercedes come roaring back
George Russell capped an impressive opening day for Mercedes at the inaugural Miami GP by topping Practice Two, as F1's world champions sent a statement with much-improved pace while their rivals hit issues.