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Charles Leclerc fastest in upgraded Ferrari, Mercedes on back foot at F1 Miami Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc set the pace in his upgraded Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix, with Mercedes starting off on the back foot as the 2026 Formula 1 season resumed. Leclerc was fastest by 0.297 seconds from Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, sporting a major upgrade. Oscar Piastri of McLaren was third-fastest, with Lewis Hamilton in the other Ferrari finishing fourth. It was not a smooth session for Mercedes, who have dominated earlier races. Kimi Antonelli led on hard tires but faced a power unit problem, while Lando Norris’s run was hampered by avoiding another car. Aston Martin faced delays due to power unit issues, with sprint qualifying next for the drivers.
