F1 LIVE: Miami Grand Prix practice updates ahead of qualifying as Lewis Hamilton looks to maintain pace
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Miami GP: Lewis Hamilton stumped by apparent improvement of Mercedes car
Lewis Hamilton says he is not too sure why it appears as though the Mercedes has improved ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, after the Silver Arrows looked stronger in practice.
Miami GP: George Russell tempering expectations despite impressive practice showing
The story of Friday practice at the Miami Grand Prix had to surround George Russell in his Mercedes, with the Briton looking really quick in his W13 car – and certainly the most competitive we have seen from it so far this season.
'We don't really understand it', George Russell shocked by Mercedes improvements in Miami
But while porpoising and tyre temperatures have so far plagued Mercedes' season, their trip to Miami has so far brought far more success.
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.
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.