The orange cars performed particularly well in the second and third free practice sessions, looking like they will continue where they left off in Miami.
This is not only seen this way by the fans (which makes more sense, since after the third free practice, won by Oscar Piastri, many are still talking about Red Bull anesthesia, which is the no comment category...), but also by direct rivals. For example, Toto Wolff!
"McLaren is the fastest in a lap and in the long stages. They have definitely emerged as the favourites for the weekend, continuing where they left off in Miami. Behind them comes the familiar front line, quite crowded. Ferrari, then maybe Red Bull Racing, and finally us.
In any case, it's good to see that there's a great competition. With a three-tenths gap in the last few years, you would have definitely been in third or fourth position, nowadays with the same gap we're only good for seventh or eighth place. This is how F1 should be!” - the Mercedes team leader forged an advantage from the gap in an instant.
