DATA POINTS: What we learned from Friday practice in Miami

Max Verstappen set the pace as Formula 1 returned to Miami for a second Grand Prix – but are any of his rivals in a position to stop him stretching his championship lead come Sunday afternoon? Our data team have crunched the numbers...
Red Bull remain the team to beat
Verstappen was in fine spirits when we chatted after Friday practice, the Dutchman pleased with how quickly he found a good balance on the newly resurfaced (and much smoother) Miami street circuit.
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