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Verstappen wondering “what happened to the others” after scruffy lap for pole
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen admits that the lap which secured him pole position for the Miami sprint race “felt pretty terrible”.
Verstappen takes sprint race pole despite error as Leclerc recovers for second
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Miami sprint race ahead of Charles Leclerc despite a mistake on his final flying lap.
Newey exit “absolutely not” related to tensions within Red Bull – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner denied there is any connection between the tensions within the team and Adrian Newey’s decision to leave.
Verstappen quickest while “driving on eggshells” after Leclerc spins out
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen was quickest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix weekend ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
Albon “most optimistic I’ve been” heading into Miami weekend.
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Albon “most optimistic I’ve been” about Miami • French GP investigation • Barnard stands in for Bird in Berlin
Frustrated Sargeant calls Shanghai penalty points decision “a joke”
Formula 1
Posted onLogan Sargeant said the two penalty points he received on his superlicence in Shanghai were “extremely frustrating”.
Hamilton: Newey is ‘top of the list of people I want to work with’ at Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton says outgoing Red Bull designer Adrian Newey would be ‘top of the list’ of Formula 1 figures he would wish to work with in future.
Risk of wet starts to sprint race and grand prix in Miami
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers could have to contend with wet starts to both this weekend’s races at the Miami International Circuit.
FIA admitted F3 driver’s penalty for retaliatory clash was “too lenient” – Michel
Formula 3
Posted onNikola Tsolov’s penalty for hitting Alex Dunne in Melbourne was “too lenient and not consistent”, says Formula 3 CEO Bruno Michel.
Ferrari’s red-and-blue Miami Grand Prix livery revealed
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari have unveiled the special livery they will run this weekend in the Miami Grand Prix, incorporating shades of blue alongside the usual red.
Perez is 21-0 down to Verstappen – but he may have finally turned a corner
Formula 1
Posted onOver the last calendar year, Sergio Perez has scored no wins to Max Verstappen’s 21, but 2024 has started more promisingly.
Miami GP blocks attempt to hold Trump fundraiser in Paddock Club suite
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Trump Miami GP fundraiser blocked • Magnussen eyes ‘even better Miami than 2023’ • McLaughlin “a little mad” after mannequin moment
Red Bull’s rival make upgrade push: Five Miami Grand Prix talking points
Formula 1
Posted onMajor upgrades for McLaren and Mercedes, a new look for Ferrari and a crunch meeting for Andretti – here are the talking points for the Miami GP.
Allison hopeful Miami upgrades will boost Mercedes’ qualifying pace
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Allison eyes qualifying boost in Miami • Abel takes Barber Indy Nxt win • Sharp leads McLaren junior Ugochukwu in GB3
Will Verstappen race on with Red Bull until the end of 2028?
Debates and Polls
Posted onMax Verstappen is contracted to race at Red Bull until the end of 2028 – but will he? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
Famin has “a lot to do” to rebuild Alpine into a stronger team
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Famin has “a lot to do” to rebuild Alpine • Bird breaks hand in practice crash • Free BTCC Donington Park tickets available
Jaguar’s team work gives Evans and Cassidy Monaco one-two
Formula E
Posted onMitch Evans took victory in the Monaco Eprix ahead of Jaguar team mate Nick Cassidy after the team mates worked together to hold off the two DS Penskes.
Caption Competition 241: Hulkenspector
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat did Nico Hulkenberg spot when inspecting the underside of his VF24 in Shanghai? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams – Vowles
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Monaco could be “strong” race for Williams • Jaguar commit to Formula E’s Gen4 • Edgar gets new livery