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Team Insights: Race Day Reflections from Miami

The Miami Grand Prix saw notable performances and strategic plays across the grid, with Mercedes and McLaren leading the pack. Meanwhile, Ferrari and Alpine faced challenges, while Williams and Cadillac showed promising developments.

Mercedes Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive win, though it wasn't without its challenges. After losing the lead at the start, he strategically reclaimed it with a timely pit stop, holding off a determined Norris to finish first. George Russell's day was less smooth, involving some scrapes with Verstappen and Leclerc, leaving him fourth.

Toto Wolff praised the team's strategic decisions, while acknowledging the need for continuous development as competitors bring significant upgrades. Andrew Shovlin emphasized the importance of understanding Russell's car setup better for future races.

McLaren Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri gave McLaren a double podium finish, with Norris initially leading the race before being undercut by Antonelli. Norris expressed satisfaction with their progress and competitiveness, while Piastri's strong race recovery to third was noted as a positive step forward.

Andrea Stella highlighted the team's upgrades and strategic execution, stressing the need for precision to close the gap to Mercedes.

Ferrari Charles Leclerc's race was a rollercoaster, starting strong but faltering due to pit strategy and a late spin, relegating him to eighth after a penalty. Lewis Hamilton, affected by early damage, could only manage sixth.

Fred Vasseur acknowledged the team's struggles with consistency and traffic management, despite some positive takeaways from the weekend.

Alpine Franco Colapinto delivered a solid performance for Alpine, finishing seventh after Leclerc's penalty. Pierre Gasly, however, had a dramatic crash with Lawson, though he escaped unharmed.

Flavio Briatore expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity for points due to Gasly's incident but noted Colapinto's steady performance.

Williams Williams celebrated a double points finish with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz finishing tenth and ninth respectively. The team's strategic pit stops and car upgrades seemed to pay off, providing a morale boost after a tough start to the season.

James Vowles emphasized the importance of continued development to maintain this upward trajectory.

Haas Haas narrowly missed out on points, with Bearman finishing just outside the top ten. Despite no major upgrades, the team showed resilience and identified areas for improvement ahead of Montreal.

Ayao Komatsu remained optimistic about upcoming upgrades and the lessons learned in Miami.

Audi Audi faced a challenging weekend, with Nico Hulkenberg retiring due to a technical issue, while Gabriel Bortoleto's climb to 12th from the back offered some consolation.

Allan McNish focused on converting potential into results, looking forward to improvements in Montreal.

Racing Bulls The Racing Bulls had a tough race, with Lindblad finishing 14th and Lawson involved in a crash. Team Principal Alan Permane apologized for the incident with Gasly, looking ahead to Montreal with optimism.

Aston Martin Both Aston Martin cars finished the race, a first for the season, highlighting improved reliability. However, performance still needs work as Alonso and Stroll finished 15th and 17th.

Mike Krack noted progress in reliability but emphasized the need for further performance enhancements.

Cadillac Cadillac's home race ended with both cars finishing, though Bottas incurred a penalty and Perez engaged in an entertaining duel with Alonso. The team sees room for performance improvement and aims to build on this experience.

Graeme Lowdon expressed satisfaction with the team's progress and readiness to tackle future challenges.