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Latest: May 2, 10:06 AM from Autosport
Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late
As the clock ticked down during the second phase of qualifying for the Miami GP sprint race, Formula 1's world TV feed briefly cut to the incongruous spectacle of Liam Lawson sitting in his car in the Racing Bulls garage. Lawson had been eliminated in the first phase of sprint qualifying but his team was hoping he would be allowed to return to the track. The belief was that Alex Albon's ... Keep reading
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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59
A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes. If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind. And of course, wearing a racing suit – whether it was a Formula 1 suit, a Ganassi one, or the Italian handbike suit didn’t really matter. Whether he had four wheels or three beneath him mattered even less. Because people like him – paraphrasing a famous ... Keep reading
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Verstappen: Red Bull's Miami GP updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners
Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull's wealth of upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix have so far "almost halved" the gap to the leaders, but still sees weaknesses in this year's RB22 to work on. Red Bull caught the eye with its own interpretation of the "Macarena" rear wing; when the active aero system is turned on for straight mode, the wing rotates around 180 degrees. Although Ferrari was ... Keep reading
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Domenicali: F1 is far from finished with US expansion
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali insists the championship is only scratching the surface of its commercial potential in the United States. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami, Domenicali reflected on a period of impressive expansion for F1 in the United States, revealing that there was interest in hosting more than the current three American races in Miami, Austin and Las ... Keep reading
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F1 Miami GP: Norris beats Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren
Lando Norris has topped sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, defeating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in an upgraded McLaren Formula 1 car. Norris topped what turned into a single-lap SQ3 shoot-out at the Miami International Autodrome, handing early 2026 dominator Mercedes a first defeat. The session at the Miami Autodrome was the first competitive outing following a mid-season ... Keep reading
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Brown admits Alonso Indy 500 miss was his "worst experience"
McLaren 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 Exchange ... Keep reading
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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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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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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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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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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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F1's 2027 engine rules to be decided by mid-May
Formula 1’s 2027 power unit rules will be decided in the next 15 days, with significant changes under discussion including a 60/40 power split between engine and electrical. After the mixed reception to the new power unit regulations, talks have intensified over changes both in the short- and long-term to appease drivers and fans. One idea has been a 60/40 split between thermal and ... Keep reading
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Alonso sets date for decision on F1 future as retirement talk intensifies
Fernando Alonso has revealed that he will decide on his Formula 1 future around the summer break as questions surrounding his retirement begin to intensify. The 44-year-old is currently contesting his 23rd season in the championship after making his debut in 2001, claiming two titles and 32 grand prix victories during that time. But the Aston Martin driver’s contract expires at the end of ... Keep reading
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Verstappen will 'take time' to consider his F1 future
Formula 1’s 2026 regulations have prompted serious questions for Max Verstappen, who has been one of the biggest critics of this new ruleset. The four-time world champion first caused a stir during pre-season when he labelled it as “anti-racing” and like “Formula E on steroids”, due to how the power units are now more reliant on electrical energy. The change resulted in battery ... Keep reading
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Verstappen: F1 rule changes for Miami GP are "just a tickle"
Max Verstappen has described the Formula 1 regulation changes as “just a tickle” in terms of the impact it will have, but sees the greater communication and interaction between the drivers and rules makers as a positive development. The FIA and F1 used the April break, as planned, to review the technical regulations. The consensus was that the racing itself is ‘entertaining’ and does ... Keep reading
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Honda details "countermeasures" for Miami GP after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin
Honda is confident it has improved the situation that has so far plagued Aston Martin’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign ahead of this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. The Silverstone outfit is bottom of the championship after its first three races with Honda as its power unit supplier, with the partnership plagued by vast problems that stem from excessive vibrations in the engine. This ... Keep reading
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What Apple TV’s Miami Grand Prix coverage means for the future of F1 in the U.S.
The Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix lands at a defining moment in the 2026 season, with more ways than ever to follow how Formula 1 unfolds during the first round in the United States. After a disrupted opening stretch, teams arrive in Miami with upgrades, revised setups and unanswered questions. With a sprint format, a complex track layout and only one practice session, Miami ... Keep reading
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The steps Honda took post-Japan to overcome Aston Martin's poor 2026
Before the start of the Formula 1 season, ambitions were high at Aston Martin and the goal was clear: to dare to dream. But even before hitting the track, those dreams had to face a harsh reality, marked by Honda’s shortcomings and, soon after, the need to intervene on the chassis side as well. The situation has been made even more complicated by the fact that the AMR26 has logged very little ... Keep reading
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