Formula 1, Miami: Russell fastest, 1-2 for Mercedes in FP1

Mercedes-AMG’s George Russell was the fastest driver in F1’s first free practice session in Miami, the fifth race of the season.

competitive work in Grand Prix Miami started with Mercedes-AMG Surprise and have the upper hand in fp1. Weather conditions were excellent, with teams and drivers carrying out various preparation programs for the rest of the three days. The new asphalt made it difficult for the drivers, but within 60 minutes of operation the grip improved dramatically.

It was the fastest ever George Russell Ha Mercedes-AMG with a time of 1:30.125. The Briton put on soft tires at the end of the process and left two-tenths of a second behind Lewis Hamilton With the second w14. In third place was Charles Locklear Ha Scuderia Ferrari, which was 0.4 seconds slower than Russell. Ferrari breaks new ground with its car in this race.

In fourth place was Max Verstappen with Red Bull RB19, but the Dutchman gave his fastest performance earlier than anyone else. In fifth place was Carlos Sainzwhile o Pierre Gasly brought her Alps In sixth place in the ranking. In positions 7 and 8 were her drivers Aston MartinAnd Fernando Alonso And Lance Picnicwhile the top ten was closed by Nico Hulkenberg And Esteban Ocon.

We only had one interruption in operation and it was caused by it Nico Hulkenberg. The German veered slightly off the line in Turn 3 as he accelerated, missing the rear of his Haas VF-23 and ending up in the firewall. The German was in good health.

Action continues at 00:30 Greek time with the second period of free practice

FP1 results

Pictures: Mercedes