Lewis Hamilton’s "Vice City Run" turns Miami into a real-life "GTA: Vice City" trailer
Following an eventful Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton posted a cinematic reel to social media celebrating the city. The seven-time world champion can be seen racing a Ferrari Testarossa around The Magic City, with the video embracing the visuals of the 1984 TV show Miami Vice, but more importantly, the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
The video, titled "Vice City Run" in a bright blue ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:30:54 +0000
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Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has said that it has still not sunk in that he is racing in Formula 1.
The 18-year-old driver secured a full-time F1 seat with Red Bull's sister squad after just one season in Formula 2, finishing sixth in the standings on 134 points with three race wins.
Lindblad started competitive karting in 2015 before moving up to Formula 4 in 2022. After two ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 21:31:07 +0000
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Ferrari issued major warning from former F1 driver after Miami GP upgrade fails to impress
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has argued that Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades left a lot to be desired.
After a strong start to the season, especially with impressive performances at race starts from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, there were high expectations for the Maranello outfit's upgrades in Miami.
But by the time the drivers reached ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:35:02 +0000
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Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years”
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that rookie driver Arvid Lindblad "looks like he's been in F1 for years."
The Briton joined the grid in 2026 with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. He lined up in P9 for his debut race at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and managed to convert it to an eighth-place finish, scoring four points on his debut.
After the opening four rounds ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 18:35:02 +0000
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Ford in talks with Max Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities
Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max Verstappen race the car one day.
Ford has returned to Formula 1 this year thanks to its partnership with Red Bull Racing. The two parties have joined forces for the development and production of power units for Red Bull and its sister team Racing ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:56:12 +0000
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Guenther Steiner: Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of Aston Martin team principal
Former Haas Formula 1 team chief Guenther Steiner has argued that Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of team principal at Aston Martin.
Newey joined the Silverstone outfit in 2025 as managing technical partner and shareholder, after almost two decades at Red Bull. It was later announced in November 2025 that Newey would also take the role of team principal for 2026, replacing Andy ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 17:35:02 +0000
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Inside Cadillac's Miami GP homecoming - "We're trying to give F1 fans something different"
Class leading performance may still be a long-term work in progress for Cadillac, but with short-term respectability achieved F1's 11th team has also tried to make a rapid off-track impact. F1 branding in general was almost impossible to escape in Miami, and Cadillac carved out its own space by taking over Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District for a free, two-day fan event, with an appearance ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:45:03 +0000
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Red Bull boss insists Max Verstappen is "fully committed" despite 2026 F1 frustrations
Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted that four-time champion Max Verstappen remains fully committed to the team despite his dissatisfaction with the new regulations.
The Dutchman has been open about disliking the new regulation cars, which were introduced from 2026, describing them as "Formula E on steroids" earlier in the year.
In addition to his issues with ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 16:29:55 +0000
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Charles Leclerc takes delivery of bespoke $20million Riva superyacht
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has taken delivery of an incredible new superyacht following the Miami Grand Prix, which is estimated to be worth £15million ($20million).
The Monegasque driver attended an exclusive ceremony with his wife, Alexandra, at Riva's La Spezia shipyard to officially launch their bespoke vessel on 7 May.
The event has already gone viral on social media ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 14:44:58 +0000
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F1 to steer away from electric power in 2027
Formula 1 will shift away from the current split between combustion and electric power, which is close to 50:50 this year, for the 2027 season, the FIA has announced.
F1’s new-for-2026 rules quickly became a controversial topic this season, with the longed-for smaller, nimbler cars overshadowed by the greater emphasis on energy management.
F1 racers have been dissatisfied with the driving ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:50:10 +0000
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F1 "working overtime" to monitor Middle East as Q1 revenue surges
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says F1 chiefs are "working overtime" to come up with contingency plans for the series' Middle Eastern races, with various options on the table pending on the war in Iran.
F1 was forced to call off its April doubleheader in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with further question marks hovering over the final make-up of the 2026 ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:37:23 +0000
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Monaco Grand Prix 2026 IMAX tickets now on sale: How much are they and how to get them?
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix at IMAX locations across the United States.
Apple TV is collaborating with IMAX to bring a select number of races from the 2026 Formula 1 season to the big screen with watch-party-style events. The first of these events featured the Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, where Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 13:35:46 +0000
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Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks cost cap rules
Formula 1's governing body the FIA has made additional tweaks to the relevant 2026 regulations to help power unit manufacturers catch up in a move which is expected to give struggling Honda extra assistance.
F1 had devised a so-called ADUO system - Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities - for 2026's all-new power units to avoid a similar scenario of the previous rule cycle where one ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 11:29:24 +0000
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Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race
Carlos Sainz described Williams’ Miami upgrade as “the car that was supposed to come to Race 1” and lays out the timeline he expects for the team to complete its recovery.
The Spaniard took ninth place in the Miami Grand Prix and led home team-mate Alex Albon for a double-points finish for Williams – its first of the season, which enabled it to pull clear of Audi into eighth place in ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:55:54 +0000
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Fernando Alonso “at peace” with Aston Martin upgrade plan: We won't ‘waste money’ on small gains
Fernando Alonso agrees with Aston Martin’s plan to not deliver small upgrades on a frequent basis until it has solved its ongoing Honda engine and reliability issues, and can deliver big gains to move up the Formula 1 pecking order.
Aston Martin delivered no performance upgrades in Miami, contrasting to effectively all its rivals, as it focused its efforts on reliability and curing the ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 09:04:30 +0000
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Martin Brundle reacts as Sky Sports extends F1 deal until 2034
Martin Brundle has reacted to Sky Sports' extended contract with Formula 1, which will see the broadcaster cover the championship through to the end of 2034.
F1 announced the contract extension on 6 May, which includes coverage in the UK, Ireland and Italy. Sky, which has been the exclusive broadcaster of F1 in the UK and Ireland since 2019, will continue to broadcast all practice sessions ...Keep reading
Fri, 08 May 2026 08:36:58 +0000
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McLaren strategy under fire after Lando Norris missed out on Miami GP victory
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has called out McLaren's strategy during the Miami Grand Prix, claiming that the Woking outfit has repeatedly made strategic errors.
Lando Norris had been leading the race at the Miami International Autodrome with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second. But, unfortunately for the reigning drivers' champion, the Brackley outfit performed a successful ...Keep reading
Thu, 07 May 2026 21:44:05 +0000
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Red Bull: ‘We don’t want to play ping-pong with McLaren over Gianpiero Lambiase’s role’
As soon as news of Gianpiero Lambiase’s move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028 leaked, his future Formula 1 role immediately became a topic of discussion.
Reports quickly linked Red Bull’s head of racing, who also acts as Max Verstappen’s race engineer, to the position of team principal, while McLaren’s current team boss Andrea Stella was in turn linked with Ferrari.
Ferrari dismissed ...Keep reading
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:28:04 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli has "earned the right" to lead F1 title race, says David Coulthard
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has "earned the right" to be leading the drivers' championship, according to former driver David Coulthard.
The 19-year-old driver took the lead of the championship after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to lead the standings. His win in Miami extended his lead over his ...Keep reading
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:35 +0000
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Alpine wants more after Colapinto's "most perfect weekend" at Miami GP
Revelling in an Alpine A526 seemingly transformed by a substantial upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto said he was "proud to put in that performance" after claiming his best since joining the Formula 1 grid.
Alpine introduced a new, lighter monocoque as well as aerodynamic updates to the front and rear brake hardware and suspension wishbones, revised floor edges, a ...Keep reading
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:44:08 +0000
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Red Bull targets Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen replacement
Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Motorsport understands.
Several sources confirmed this information in the Miami paddock, despite Verstappen being contracted for next year and the team adamant that this remains the case. Team principal Laurent Mekies and Oliver Mintzlaff are ...Keep reading
Thu, 07 May 2026 08:30:07 +0000
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Question of the week: Can Mercedes still lose out this year?
The Miami Formula 1 weekend was something of a surprise. Yes, the end result remained the same, with Kimi Antonelli winning his third race in a row and extending his championship lead, but there are clear signs Mercedes isn’t going to run away unchallenged.
Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all brought upgrade packages to the United States and made visible progress. The papaya team secured a 1-2 ...Keep reading
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:42:49 +0000
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Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained
Valtteri Bottas' unusual penalty at the Miami Grand Prix is the latest symptom of some of the teething issues F1's newest team is dealing with, but Cadillac is buoyed by the results of its first in-season upgrades.
Cadillac brought an ambitious set of updates to its home race in Miami after having started its F1 adventure with a relatively basic launch car. Those upgrades, centred around an ...Keep reading
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:44:35 +0000
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"Park him" – Juan Pablo Montoya calls for Max Verstappen race ban
Driver-turned-pundit Juan Pablo Montoya has blasted the current crop of Formula 1 drivers, and Max Verstappen in particular, for being excessively negative about the latest regulations.
Speaking on the BBC's Chequered Flag podcast, Montoya said public criticism of the state of F1 should be punished via penalty points on drivers' licences, escalating to race suspensions.
The effects of the ...Keep reading
Wed, 06 May 2026 11:32:35 +0000
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F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren
McLaren F1 team boss Andrea Stella thinks further changes to the power unit regulations are still required, but the timelines involved are pushing any tweaks to 2028 rather than next year.
F1 recently agreed on a first set of refinements to improve the qualifying spectacle and reduce the extreme closing speeds seen over the first few races of the 2026 rules era. Last weekend's Miami Grand Prix ...Keep reading
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:17:17 +0000
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Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies isn’t concerned about Isack Hadjar’s tough Miami Grand Prix, as he felt mistakes on both sides contributed to his nightmare weekend.
Having struggled to match Max Verstappen’s pace in the upgraded Red Bull F1 car, Hadjar qualifying and finishing in ninth place in the Miami sprint while the Dutch driver qualified and finished in fifth, the ...Keep reading
Wed, 06 May 2026 07:48:02 +0000
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Did McLaren ‘maximise everything’ in Miami? Lando Norris isn’t so sure
After a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, McLaren was back on form in Miami with drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing the race in second and third respectively. But that might not have been enough for the reigning world champion, who questioned whether his team had “maximised everything” in Florida.
The fourth round of the 2026 campaign saw McLaren roll out a raft of ...Keep reading
Tue, 05 May 2026 16:17:26 +0000
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The unique F1 record that Kimi Antonelli broke with his Miami GP win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is currently the standout figure in Formula 1 – and he is rewriting the series’ record books. While drivers before him had managed to secure either their first three pole positions in succession or their first three grand prix victories in succession, no one had ever combined both streaks. Antonelli has now achieved exactly that.
“It's a cool stat,” ...Keep reading
Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:04 +0000
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Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen for not fixing F1 steering issue earlier
Red Bull made a significant step forward during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend. Max Verstappen’s fifth place on Sunday does not fully reflect the overall picture, but that result is mainly due to his spin on the opening lap, and the early pit stop that followed.
In terms of pure pace, Red Bull made a much stronger impression than in Japan, where Verstappen did not even make it into ...Keep reading
Tue, 05 May 2026 13:36:00 +0000
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Red Bull makes gains and Ferrari updates fall flat: A deep dive into the Miami GP data
After a five-week break, the balance of power in Formula 1 appears to have shifted significantly. Although the winner in Miami – Kimi Antonelli – was the same as in Japan, a wave of updates and possible adjustments to battery usage may have reshuffled the competitive order in a lasting way.
A look at the season averages from the first three race weekends of 2026 shows that Mercedes was ...Keep reading
Tue, 05 May 2026 10:11:44 +0000
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Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles
Mercedes remains on the maximum score of four wins after four Formula 1 grands prix, although the competition was significantly closer in Miami than during the three race weekends prior to the April break.
McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull all travelled to Florida with significant upgrades, while Mercedes has its first major package of the year planned for the Canadian Grand Prix in ...Keep reading
Tue, 05 May 2026 08:32:02 +0000
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Martin Brundle speaks out on viral Jimmy Fallon Miami GP moment
Sky Sports Formula 1 veteran Martin Brundle has addressed his bizarre interaction with American television host Jimmy Fallon during the pre-race grid walk ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The Miami International Autodrome has quickly become a hotspot for famous faces on the grid and in the paddock, and the 2026 edition of the event was no different.
As he weaved his way through the crowds on ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 18:35:02 +0000
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How to watch the 2026 Met Gala and is Lewis Hamilton attending?
The 2026 Met Gala is here, and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is expected to be at the glamorous event.
One of the biggest nights in fashion has arrived as the Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Shortly after securing a sixth-place finish at the Miami Grand Prix and wearing Ferrari Style and a Saint Laurent runway look in the F1 paddock ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 17:45:58 +0000
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Why the FIA stewards weren't lenient with Charles Leclerc in Miami GP
The 20-second penalty imposed on Charles Leclerc following the Miami Grand Prix - which was actually a conversion of an uncompleted drive-through penalty imposed by the FIA stewards - is a particularly severe sanction in modern Formula 1.
The Monegasque driver was penalised for multiple off-track excursions, following a spin the Ferrari driver suffered at Turn 3 which resulted in a hit against ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 16:17:30 +0000
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George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"
Having struggled to click with the Miami circuit all weekend, George Russell said he made “big changes” to his Mercedes Formula 1 car's differential and brake bias as used by Kimi Antonelli, which “made a bigger impact than I thought”.
The British driver was a step behind team-mate Antonelli for the majority of the Miami GP weekend, as the Italian powered to a third straight victory ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:03 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli could have George Russell "mentally covered" if he wins in Canada, says former driver
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Kimi Antonelli could get the edge over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Montoya argued that if Antonelli beats Russell at a track that the Briton has previously found success at, the Italian will gain a mental edge over his team-mate.
While Antonelli secured his third consecutive win at the Miami Grand ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 14:49:38 +0000
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Max Verstappen on his first-lap 360 spin: “If F1 doesn’t work out I can always go rally!”
Max Verstappen may continue to follow in his father’s footsteps after Formula 1 – as he joked about being ready for rally after his 360-degree spin at the start of the Miami Grand Prix.
Verstappen was battling for the lead with Charles Leclerc exiting the first corner when he uncharacteristically spun under acceleration at Turn 2, creating a dramatic start to the Miami GP.
The four-time ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 13:45:03 +0000
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A quick fix or work to be done: How F1’s rule changes went down in Miami
After an enforced five-week break there was a lot riding on Formula 1’s return in Miami this weekend. The US race saw the series premiere a handful of modifications designed to improve the safety and spectacle of the new-for-2026 regulations, which have received a mix reception since their debut.
For the 2026 season, F1 rolled out new rules that called for smaller, lighter cars designed to ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 11:30:03 +0000
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Why Toto Wolff thinks F1 2026 critics "should hide" after "spectacular" Miami GP
Formula 1 rolled out drastic regulation changes in 2026, which initially sparked a mixed response among drivers and fans. But now, after implementing tweaks to the new rules at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that anyone caught complaining about the racing “should hide”.
The new regulations brought smaller, lighter cars to the track, which are now powered by hybrid ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 10:35:02 +0000
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What international media are saying about the chaotic F1 Miami GP
After its five-week break through April, Formula 1’s return in Miami this weekend did not disappoint. Kimi Antonelli won his third grand prix of the year, although it was far from straightforward for the young Italian, and there were scraps up and down the order to keep track of. Here’s what the international press made of the 2026 Miami GP.
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Mon, 04 May 2026 08:54:34 +0000
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Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli
Well, in China he only had George Russell to beat – and George had an issue in qualifying. That victory wasn’t, of course, gifted to Kimi Antonelli – yet still, when the Silver Arrows dominate with such a margin and a team-mate faces some adversity, a driver of a top team should be able to run away with such an opportunity, right?
Japan is a whole other story, with a timely safety car ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 07:12:13 +0000
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Who slept worst last night: Mattia Binotto
The first weekend in Formula 1 went almost like a fairy tale for Audi. Gabriel Bortoleto managed to break into Q3 right away in qualifying and immediately bagged the first points with a ninth-place finish in the race – all under the watchful eyes of CEO Gernot Dollner.
Dollner had travelled all the way to Melbourne, despite having to attend a Volkswagen Group supervisory board meeting on ...Keep reading
Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:02 +0000
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Winners and losers from F1's eventful Miami Grand Prix
F1's decision to bring the Miami start time forward by three hours ultimately made no difference, as the expected thunderstorms hit the track in the early hours of Sunday morning but then swerved Miami Garden in the afternoon.
As it was, Miami didn't need the weather gods to serve up an absorbing display. And while it is too early to judge the recent round of energy management tweaks, on the ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:40:22 +0000
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Lionel Messi congratulates Kimi Antonelli after Miami GP win
Football legend Lionel Messi congratulated Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes hospitality unit after his Miami Grand Prix triumph.
The Italian driver delivered another strong performance around the Miami International Autodrome, converting his third pole position of the 2026 Formula 1 season into his third win.
Mercedes shared a video of the 19-year-old back with the team as he recovered from ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 23:01:54 +0000
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Martin Brundle Miami GP grid walk goes viral with bizarre Jimmy Fallon moment
Martin Brundle's Sky Sports grid walk ahead of the Miami Grand Prix has gone viral on social media after a bizarre interview with The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.
As the former Formula 1 driver weaved his way through the Miami GP grid, he was met with an excited Fallon, who instantly recognised him. But when Brundle asked Fallon for some funny comments, the American took the microphone from ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 22:44:15 +0000
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Why Liam Lawson wasn't penalised for flipping Pierre Gasly in Miami GP
Liam Lawson has avoided a penalty for clashing with Pierre Gasly during the Miami Grand Prix because his Racing Bulls suffered a gearbox failure moments before the crash.
On lap five Gasly went to overtake Lawson into the Turn 17 hairpin and was hit by the Racing Bulls driver, sending the Alpine into a flip and landing partly on the barriers. Both drivers were OK but retired from the race due ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 22:24:49 +0000
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Max Verstappen given penalty for crossing pit exit at F1 Miami GP
Max Verstappen has been handed a five-second penalty for crossing the pitlane exit line at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix but retains his fifth place due to an even bigger penalty for Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen, who had dropped down the order after spinning at the start, made an early pitstop on lap 6, capitalising on an early safety car that had come out for the separate accidents of Isack ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 22:04:56 +0000
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Charles Leclerc handed huge Miami GP penalty after battle with Max Verstappen and George Russell
Charles Leclerc has been handed a 20-second post-race time penalty for a last-lap incident at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
Leclerc suffered a high-speed spin on the final lap of the Miami race, avoiding a huge accident but still suffering front-left car damage after tapping the Turn 3 wall.
As a result Leclerc lost a podium finish to Oscar Piastri, and he then desperately attempted to ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 21:38:09 +0000
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Isack Hadjar explains how he went from “flying” to hitting the wall in Miami GP
Isack Hadjar felt he was “flying” during the opening laps of the Miami Grand Prix and that speed lured him into losing focus and crashing out early on.
The Red Bull driver was forced to start from the pitlane after being kicked out of qualifying for his car floorboards being too big, a mistake the team owned up to and apologised to the French driver before the race.
Read ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 21:08:34 +0000
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Toto Wolff warns against Kimi Antonelli hype after third consecutive win in Miami
Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has insisted that it is important not to get carried away with Kimi Antonelli's success.
The 19-year-old driver successfully converted pole position into a win once again at the Miami Grand Prix. His latest victory marked his third consecutive win after similar success in the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix.
Antonelli had taken the lead ...Keep reading
Sun, 03 May 2026 20:32:11 +0000
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