21:16
A busy end to Q1
All cars on track except the two Red Bulls.
Hamilton, Russell, Sargeant, Piastri and Norris are currently getting knocked out.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…
How qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix unfolded
How qualifying for the F1 Miami Grand Prix unfolded as Sergio Perez took a surprise pole position thanks to the red flag caused by Charles Leclerc's crash.
06 May 2023
21:15
It's all changing
Hulkenberg and Bottas go fourth and fifth; de Vries into eighth.
21:14
In the drop-zone currently
Piastri, Sargeant, Tsunoda, Norris and de Vries.
21:13
Mercedes struggling
Only 10th and 11th for Hamilton and Russell - it's not looking good.
21:11
Big lap from Verstappen
He sets a 1m27.363s to go 0.4s clear of Perez and Leclerc.
The track is ramping up.
21:09
Hamilton in the pit lane
Replays show Hamilton hitting the wall trying to avoid Magnussen.
Race control confirm they're aware of it - it has been noted.
21:08
Magnussen goes fifth
Haas flying?! Strong lap from Magnussen there.
21:07
Ferrari join the action
Leclerc slots into second, a tenth down on Perez's best time.
Sainz into fourth now.
21:05
Perez goes fastest
It's a 1m28.306s for the Mexican - a tenth ahead of Verstappen.
Gasly and Ocon complete the top four.
21:04
Bottas sets the early pace
Bottas is currently on top ahead of Tsunoda and Zhou.
Next, Hulkenberg has a bit of a moment but keeps it on the track.
21:01
Our prediction
1) Verstappen
2) Leclerc
3) Perez
4) Sainz
5) Alonso
21:00
First cars on track
The usual midfield suspects are out there, including Bottas, who was seventh for Alfa Romeo in FP3.
20:59
Q1 is now underway
No mad rush to get out on track, though.
20:48
Weather update
#F1#BBCF1#MIAMIGP QUALIFYING: It's 15 mins to Q1; air temp 28.8C & track 44.9C. Wind prevailing from NE, with gusts to 23mph in past hour. A few showers have developed inland & tracking SE; lately the nearest passing ~20km away to the SW. FIA official risk of rain is 30%.
— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) May 6, 2023
20:47
Billionaire watch
20:40
20 minutes until qualifying gets underway
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5,…
20:28
What happened in FP3?
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
20:11
Miami
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship,…
20:07
We're building up to qualifying
Just over 50 minutes until qualifying kicks off in Miami.
18:37
FP3 results
Full results from final practice
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 World…
18:30
Chequered flag
Verstappen fastest ahead of Leclerc, Perez, Sainz and Ocon.
18:28
Perez improves
A late improvement from the second Red Bull to slot into P2, 0.5s off Verstappen.
18:27
P1 for the champion
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…
18:23
Into the final 10 minutes
Verstappen still on top ahead of Sainz, Perez, Gasly, Bottas, Leclerc, Albon, Russell, Magnussen and Hamilton.
18:18
Bottas up to fifth
The track is improving as the Alfa Romeo driver slots into behind Gasly.