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Ferrari issued major warning from former F1 driver after Miami GP upgrade fails to impress
TL;DR
Ferrari's upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix failed to impress, according to former F1 driver Karun Chandhok. In contrast, McLaren's upgrades significantly impacted the race, with Kimi Antonelli winning and McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the podium.
Key points
- Ferrari's Miami GP upgrades were underwhelming
- Karun Chandhok expressed disappointment in Ferrari's performance
- Kimi Antonelli won the race for Mercedes
- McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri completed the podium
- Hamilton and Leclerc finished sixth and eighth, respectively
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has argued that Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades left a lot to be desired.
After a strong start to the season, especially with impressive performances at race starts from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, there were high expectations for the Maranello outfit's upgrades in Miami.
But by the time the drivers reached the chequered flag at Sunday's grand prix, it was McLaren's upgrade package that had more of an impact on the standings. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli clinched the victory and was joined on the podium by McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Hamilton finished sixth and Leclerc was classified eighth after receiving a 20-second penalty.
"If that is the big Ferrari upgrade for this early part of the season, then McLaren and Mercedes won't be worried," Chandhok explained on the Sky Sports F1 Show.
"Miami should have been the weekend which propelled them in front. I feel like they've slipped behind.
"For me, there should be a little bit of concern at Maranello and Ferrari."
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Q&A
What did Karun Chandhok say about Ferrari's Miami GP upgrades?
Karun Chandhok criticized Ferrari's upgrades, stating they left much to be desired and did not meet expectations.
Who won the Miami Grand Prix and which teams were on the podium?
Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes won the Miami Grand Prix, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from McLaren finishing second and third, respectively.
How did Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc perform in the Miami GP?
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth, while Charles Leclerc was classified eighth after receiving a 20-second penalty.