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World Champion Max Verstappen set the pace during the sole practice session for Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix. Verstappen, who
Verstappen, the winner of the first two editions of Miami’s grand prix, faced difficulties with front locking and lack of grip on his Soft tyres during the session, but managed to set the fastest time with a 1:28.595s lap. McLaren introduced significant upgrades to their car, with Lando Norris having the complete package and Oscar Piastri receiving some components, to be fully updated at the next round in Imola. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz finished third fastest, while his teammate Charles Leclerc had a challenging session, spinning and causing a red flag due to being stranded on track. George Russell placed fourth for Mercedes, ahead of Lance Stroll from Aston Martin and Sergio Perez from Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton came in seventh, with Yuki Tsunoda from RB and the Alpine duo of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly completing the top 10 in an improved showing for Alpine.