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Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari's 'damn impressive' Miami leap
2 May 2026F1i.comRace reportDriver Ratings

Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari's 'damn impressive' Miami leap

George Russell expressed surprise at the sudden and impressive pace jump from McLaren and Ferrari in Miami Sprint qualifying, which saw Lando Norris take pole and left Mercedes struggling for balance and answers on a challenging track.

George Russell and Mercedes were caught off guard in Miami as McLaren and Ferrari made a significant and unexpected jump in performance during Sprint qualifying, shattering the expected incremental progress of the season. Lando Norris took sprint pole for McLaren, breaking a season-long streak, while Ferrari also showed strong pace, leaving Russell to admit his team was slower all day.

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