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Upgrades shake up Miami order as Mercedes loses edge

May 2 A wave of major upgrades has blown open the competitive order in Miami, with Mercedes no longer the clear team to beat after dominating the start of the 2026 season. Sprint qualifying produced a tightly packed field, led by world champion Lando Norris ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Ferrari and Red Bull also firmly in the mix. Mercedes' George Russell admitted the shift. 'It's quite surprising the huge leap that McLaren and Ferrari have made. It's truly impressive,' he said. 'We knew they had probably closed the gap, but all day long they've been faster than us.' He added: 'Everyone's talking about the duel between Kimi and me, but first and foremost, we have to...
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