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The top finds we picked at the F1 store unlike anything else
The newly-launched F1 Flagship Store in Miami offers fans an experience unlike anything else.
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F1 Miami GP: Leclerc pips Verstappen to top practice, as reliability issues hit Antonelli
Charles Leclerc pipped Max Verstappen to top the sole practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend, while power unit issues struck Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari’s Leclerc set a 1m29.310s late on, putting him almost three tenths above the Red Bull driver with Oscar Piastri for McLaren making it three different teams inside the top three. It was a more ... Keep reading
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F1 Miami GP: Charles Leclerc tops practice as Mercedes engine issue hits Kimi Antonelli
Charles Leclerc pipped Max Verstappen to top the sole practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend, while power unit issues struck Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari’s Leclerc set a 1m29.310s late on, putting him almost three tenths above the Red Bull driver with Oscar Piastri for McLaren making it three different teams inside the top three. It was a more ... Keep reading
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Leclerc leads Verstappen and Piastri during Miami practice
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets as the 2026 F1 season resumed with Free Practice 1 for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday – the Ferrari driver leading the way from Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, while Mercedes faced early issues.
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Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.
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How to build your perfect weekend on Apple TV
The Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 is sure to be the biggest spectacle of the three American events this year, and one fans cannot afford to miss. A sprint format, a high-speed street circuit, and early-season upgrades mean the power dynamic can shift multiple times before Sunday’s race even begins. With every session available live, Apple TV gives U.S. fans multiple ... Keep reading
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Zak Brown admits Fernando Alonso Indy 500 miss was his "worst experience"
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has revealed that failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 with two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso was one of the lowest moments of his professional career. The Woking outfit's high-profile attempt to conquer the Brickyard with Alonso resulted in a shocking failure to make the historic grid. Speaking about the moment during the Autosport Business ... Keep reading
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Valtteri Bottas delivers blunt verdict on Coachella after appearance with Daniel Ricciardo
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has firmly ruled out a return to the famous Coachella music festival, as he admitted that the influencer-heavy event simply "wasn't my thing". During the five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, Bottas chose to spend part of his Californian break at the world-renowned music festival in Indio. Headlined by Sabrina Carpenter and ... Keep reading
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Apple reveals early F1 2026 viewership surge after US broadcast rights deal
Just three races into Apple's first season as Formula 1's exclusive broadcaster for the United States, Apple SVP Eddy Cue says viewership is "way up" versus last year's numbers by ESPN - with fans watching more than just Sunday's grand prix. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami on Friday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, Cue was quick to reveal the news. "The ratings were way ... Keep reading
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Charles Leclerc: Ferrari upgrades to make no difference against Mercedes at F1 Miami GP
Charles Leclerc reckons Mercedes will still be a step ahead of Ferrari at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, despite the Scuderia bringing several updates to its 2026 Formula 1 car. The Italian outfit has 11 updated components across its SF-26, which is the most of any team, as Miami is the ideal place for upgrades due to the April rounds in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain being cancelled. Mercedes ... Keep reading
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Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained
As expected, the Miami Grand Prix is a festival of upgrades. The technical FIA document reveals that 10 of the 11 Formula 1 teams have brought new parts to Florida. Aston Martin has no upgrades listed and has mainly worked on reliability and weight, although it should be noted that the updates from Audi, Haas and Mercedes are modest in scale. Kimi Antonelli already indicated as much during ... Keep reading
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Red Bull's big upgrade package and its ‘Macarena’ F1 wing explained
As expected, the Miami Grand Prix is a festival of upgrades. The technical FIA document reveals that 10 of the 11 Formula 1 teams have brought new parts to Florida. Aston Martin has no upgrades listed and has mainly worked on reliability and weight, although it should be noted that the updates from Audi, Haas and Mercedes are modest in scale. Red Bull, however, has come up with a ... Keep reading
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown throws hat in the ring for "F1" movie sequel role
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has discussed the positive impact that F1: The Movie had on the championship and admitted that he would be happy to feature in the sequel if he is asked. The F1 movie was released in June 2025 and has since exceeded $630million at the global box office. The film, which starred Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, was directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry ... Keep reading
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F1 Miami GP announces major Paddock Club expansion for 2027
The Miami Grand Prix has announced an expansion of the Paddock Club hospitality with a new extension overlooking Turns 1, 2 and 3 at the Miami International Autodrome. The major development was officially announced by Tom Garfinkel, managing partner of the Miami Grand Prix, during the final panel of the Autosport Business Exchange Miami today. Stretching from the start/finish straight down ... Keep reading
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"They aren't idiots": Why George Russell says F1 and FIA should be left to decide rules
Formula 1 and the FIA will roll out a raft of changes to the 2026 regulations at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix and some drivers have responded by calling for a greater say on how the rules are set. However, George Russell believes the series and its governing body would be better left in charge of such matters. Drivers up and down the grid have been increasingly vocal in their thoughts on ... Keep reading
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Zak Brown: McLaren CEO role has “tremendous” similarities to being a racing driver
The job title that allows Zak Brown onto McLaren Racing's pitwall says CEO. Ask him what this feels like and he answers in a way only a man who started his racing career using the winnings from Wheel of Fortune would say. Speaking to Lawrence Barretto at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the American racing boss likened his day-to-day to that of his star ... Keep reading
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AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from FP1 in Miami
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.
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F1 Miami GP announces major Paddock Club expansion for 2027
The Miami Grand Prix has announced an expansion of the Paddock Club hospitality with a new extension overlooking Turns 1, 2 and 3 at the Miami International Autodrome. The major development was officially announced by Tom Garfinkel, managing partner of the Miami Grand Prix, during the final panel of the Autosport Business Exchange Miami today. Stretching from the start/finish straight down ... Keep reading
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