The Miami GP long runs: Mercedes leads, challengers on the rise

During the Miami Grand Prix's extended 90-minute practice session — lengthened with an eye toward 2026 regulation changes — Formula 1 teams completed significant long runs with heavy fuel loads, providing rare and detailed data on the true competitive order for both the sprint race and Sunday's main event. Analysis of the session indicates Mercedes led the long-run pace, with other teams showing themselves as rising challengers. Separately, Lando Norris secured sprint race pole position in his upgraded McLaren, beating Kimi Antonelli.