P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc set the fastest time of an extended 90-minute FP1 for F1’s 2026 Miami GP, where 10 of the 11 teams have declared upgrades
During the 90-minute first practice session for the 2026 Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc set the fastest time, showcasing the team’s dominance with upgrades. Leclerc excelled on hard and medium compounds before delivering an impressive lap time of 1m 29.310s on softs.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen closely followed Leclerc, while Mercedes and McLaren also demonstrated strong performances with Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri securing top positions.
Despite technical issues hindering some teams like Aston Martin, the session proved promising for drivers like Pierre Gasly of Alpine and Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls.
The competitive field suggests an exciting and unpredictable race ahead, with teams pushing boundaries to secure the coveted podium spots in Miami.
