Fred Vesti logged 1000 simulator laps before Miami Grand Prix

Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Fred Vesti completed approximately 1000 laps on the team's simulator during the five-week break before the Miami Grand Prix. He returned immediately after the race to continue the work at the Brackley factory.

Vesti described the Miami event at Hard Rock Stadium as impressive, noting significant growth in fan attendance and the quality of the show over the past two years. He called the race itself one of the strongest of the season due to its close competition and strategic elements.

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Ferrari tops timesheets in final 2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season test

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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time for Ferrari during the second and final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, topping the timesheets by 0.8 seconds overall. Mercedes remains the pre-race favorite despite not chasing outright pace, while Aston Martin faced significant reliability issues. The test highlighted close competition among the top four teams ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the sole practice session for the Miami Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by 0.297 seconds. Kimi Antonelli, the Formula 1 championship leader, faced power unit issues that ended his session early. The session marked the first on-track action since Japan due to cancelled Middle East races.

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In the 2026 F1 Miami GP's extended 90-minute practice session, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and George Russell led long-run averages on heavy fuel, simulating race pace. Ferrari and Red Bull showed improvements, narrowing the gap to the leaders ahead of the sprint weekend.

Ferrari demonstrated stronger race performance than qualifying suggested at the 2026 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, finishing third and fourth behind Mercedes' 1-2 — as detailed in our Mercedes dominance report. Team principal Fred Vasseur highlighted the result as more representative of the team's potential under new regulations, with Charles Leclerc briefly leading.

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Mario Andretti has given a positive assessment of the new Cadillac Formula 1 team's early season performance ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Despite a challenging debut in Australia, the team showed improvement in China. Andretti highlighted the team's professional execution and ongoing progress.

Mercedes impressed rivals by completing a full race simulation on the second day of Formula 1's 2026 pre-season shakedown in Barcelona. Williams team principal James Vowles described the feat as a 'laugh in everyone's face' due to Mercedes' advanced preparation. George Russell expressed satisfaction with the team's performance while noting strong showings from competitors.

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Formula 1 team principals expect the Miami Grand Prix to mark the start of a new championship phase, with major car upgrades from frontrunners. The race on the first weekend of May follows cancellations of April events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Leaders from Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren and Red Bull highlighted the intense development push ahead of the Florida showdown.

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