Max quickest; Charles crashes in practice at Miami GP

Max Verstappen. Pic/AFP

World champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Miami Grand Prix, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc suffered a crash into a barrier on a track which several drivers described as "slippery."

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After Mercedes enjoyed a 1-2 effort in the opening session, with George Russell leading the way from Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen - the current championship leader - responded emphatically with an impressive best lap time of 1:27.930.

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