F1: Ferrari Confirms Upgrades for the SF-23 at Miami Grand Prix

While Charles Leclerc did earn Ferrari's first pole of the season at last weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he ultimately couldn't do much to defend his position against Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen, and Ferrari ultimately had to settle for tyre conservation. While Leclerc's third-place finish behind the two Red Bull drivers was welcome, the Scuderia clearly still has some development work to do on their car, as he was 21 seconds behind the race winner. Team principal Vasseur said the team's upgrade will debut in this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, with subsequent European races set to see small upgrades. The fact that Ferrari started on the first row and finished on the podium in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is seen as evidence that the team has made small strides since the beginning of the season. The squad is hoping to keep this momentum going in the next races.

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F1: When Will Ferrari Upgrades Arrive?

Frederic Vasseur, the team principal of the Ferrari, has stated that more upgrades would be made in the near future. The next Miami event will serve as the launching pad for that new course. Further improvements will be made over the coming weeks, with the upcoming race weekend serving as the primary focus. As a result, races with sprints, or those not highly suited to developmental changes - Vasseur specifically cited Monaco as an example - will see only minor enhancements, while in other races a more comprehensive package will be introduced.

F1: The Miami Grand Prix

Formula One free practice on Friday has been moved up somewhat ahead of schedule for the forthcoming Miami Grand Prix. This weekend marks Formula One's second visit to the Miami International Autodrome, however, the originally scheduled start timings for both first and second practice have been moved forward. On-track events on Saturday and Sunday in Florida will continue at their regular timings.

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This will be the second Formula One race held in the city. Although last year's race and sessions were thrilling, many people disliked the event's flashy image. In the United States, the popularity of Formula One is expanding rapidly. So, in order to cash in on the growing popularity, F1 executives are gradually increasing the number of races held in the US.

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