Why Mercedes' practice pace doesn't harm Red Bull's favourite tag at Miami GP
Mercedes appears revitalised as George Russell topped the practice times on the first day of track running at the new Miami International Autodrome, while both Ferrari and Red Bull hit trouble. Despite this, Red Bull still holds an advantage to worry its rivals
Two weeks on from George Russell topping FP2 for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Mercedes scored a repeat result as Formula 1’s first running in Miami ended – albeit a day earlier this time around.
But this wasn’t an extra meaningless sprint weekend second practice session. This was a ‘traditional’ FP2 – where qualifying pace and race-run data could be gathered before the cars are locked into parc ferme set-up restrictions - so assessments can therefore be made regarding grand prix form.
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