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 […]
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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 […]
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Red Bull debuts copy of Ferrari ‘Macarena’ rear wing at F1 Miami Grand Prix
Red Bull grabs attention with its own version of a unique solution originally introduced by Ferrari […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Minor tweaks to F1's 2026 rules have arrived at Miami with a labyrinth of circuit-specific complications and a warning that the sport's fundamental problem remains unsolved. Mark Hughes explains […]
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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 […]
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Justin Rose jokes he needs 'DRS' after tough round with new McLaren clubs
After shooting two-over par in his first professional round with McLaren golf clubs, Justin Rose joked that he would "use DRS" to recover ground on day two of the Cadillac Championship in Miami […]
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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 […]
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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 F1's exclusive broadcaster for the United States, and Apple SVP Eddy Cue says viewership is "way up" versus last year's numbers by ESPN. On top of this, fans are watching more than just Sunday's grand prix. Speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange Miami on Friday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the senior vice president of the technology […]
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Cadillac's first ever F1 upgrade package explained
Cadillac’s first ever major Formula 1 upgrade package has broken cover at the Miami Grand Prix - here's what they've changed and what the team says about it […]
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Seventy-three years since Alberto Ascari became the last Italian F1 driver to win the world championship, expectations of title leader Kimi Antonelli are growing — but the teenager isn't flinching under the pressure […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Extensive Ferrari updates revealed ahead of F1 Miami Grand Prix as it looks to close down Mercedes
Ferrari headlines the upgrades F1 teams have brought to the Miami Grand Prix […]
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FIA clarifies no Miami Grand Prix recharge reduction
The FIA has clarified the true energy recharge limits for the Miami Grand Prix after confusion over F1 2026 rule changes […]
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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 […]
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Every F1 team except Aston Martin brings car upgrades to Miami Grand Prix
Mercedes have made two minor changes to their cars but Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull have much more extensive upgrades […]
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Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull reveal major Miami upgrades
Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull have brought major upgrade packages to the Miami GP as they try to catch early F1 2026 benchmark Mercedes […]
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Miami Grand Prix: Power Unit elements
Power unit elements used prior to the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix weekend […]
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Ferrari top upgrade list as new parts revealed for the Miami Grand Prix
The upgrade list has been revealed ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and it is no surprise to see most of the teams making plenty of changes […]
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Nikola Tsolov reveals Helmut Marko message as Red Bull link remains
Nikola Tsolov lifts the lid on his ongoing connection with Helmut Marko, who remains present for Red Bull […]
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When Fernando Alonso will decide on his F1 future
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 […]
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Max Verstappen issues ‘always danger’ warning despite safety gains
Max Verstappen argues that even modern safety advances cannot remove the unpredictability of racing incidents […]
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Lando Norris urges caution over debut of 'completely new' McLaren for F1 Miami
Lando Norris has downplayed the hype surrounding McLaren's major Miami GP upgrade […]
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F1 grid in trepidation over wet Miami GP chance
The Formula 1 grid is still largely in the dark over how the 2026 cars will race in the wet - and Miami could be a real baptism of fire […]
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Kimi Antonelli: F1 race starts issue is "fundamental" and needs solution
Kimi Antonelli reckons a solution to his poor race starts in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign must be quickly found - labelling it as a “fundamental” issue.The Mercedes driver has lost 18 positions on lap one across the first three rounds of the season, yet he still leads the championship after winning in China and Japan.There are various reasons behind his lap one struggles, as a lack of […]
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Lewis Hamilton eyes wet Miami GP boost after extensive Fiorano rain testing
Lewis Hamilton believes rare wet running with Ferrari could prove decisive if Miami’s storm threat delivers […]
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Revealed: How F1 engine limits are actually more complex in Miami
The engine limits that will be enforced at the Miami Grand Prix mean electric power will be capped for almost one-third of the lap due to Formula 1’s new rules […]
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Max Verstappen to 'take his time' to decide 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 […]
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As thunderstorms threaten Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Formula 1's 2026 cars remain an unknown quantity in the wet, and drivers have concerns […]
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Lando Norris fears F1 2026 racing will remain unchanged despite FIA tweaks
Lando Norris believes that FIA changes for F1 2026 still will not deliver truly closer, more authentic racing […]
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Isack Hadjar warns Red Bull upgrades at F1 Miami Grand Prix ‘won’t solve all our issues’
Isack Hadjar downplays the impact of Red Bull's Miami Grand Prix upgrade […]
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FIA closely monitoring Sunday's weather
FIA has contingency plan in place should the predicted storm hit Miami on Sunday […]
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How our F1 2026 pre-season predictions are looking now
As the 2026 F1 season restarts in Miami, our F1 writers revisit the pre-season predictions they made at the conclusion of winter testing in Bahrain. Who's still on track and who's looking silly already?Constructors: This is how we votedStandings after 3 racesRonald VordingJake Boxall-LeggeFilip Cleeren1 […]
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Valtteri Bottas explains why he shared brutally honest F1 struggles in column
Valtteri Bottas says his brutally honest Players’ Tribune column was written so others could learn from his hard lessons […]
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Charles Leclerc warns of "tricky" and "counterintuitive" F1 wet weather problems
Sunday's Miami Grand Prix is set to take place in soaking conditions […]
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Formula 1 treats ageing drivers as romantic anomalies, but the evidence suggests the sport has been misreading what ends careers all along […]
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Why F1 drivers can launch qualifying laps at full throttle again
Another of the counterintuitive pieces of driving F1's 2026 cars were forcing has gone with the rules tweaks […]
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Norris no fan of 2026 cars
2025 world champion, Lando Norris admits to being baffled by drivers who favour the new cars […]
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Why a wet F1 Miami GP would be so tricky – FIA addresses key concerns
During media day for the Miami Grand Prix, two topics dominated discussions with all drivers: the tweaks to the Formula 1 technical regulations and the weather forecast for Sunday. Although several teams have already tested their 2026 cars in the rain, the race in Florida could become the first collective on-track action in wet conditions under the new ruleset.If that happens, the first […]
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Rivals bring versions of Ferrari's radical F1 wing concepts
Red Bull's copied Ferrari's flipping and exhaust-blowing rear wings - expect others to follow […]
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Drivers need to be involved in deciding the rules, urges Hamilton
"We don't have a seat at the table," says seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, as he calls for driver involvement when deciding F1's regulations […]
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F1 regulation tweaks earn driver support but questions remain over long-term fix
F1's new regulation changes were greeted with relative enthusiasm from the drivers, but the real question is whether they go far enough […]
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All of Ayrton Senna's F1 championship-winning cars
Ayrton Senna tragically died on 1 May 1994 at Imola. To mark the anniversary of his death, we revisit his three Formula 1 world titles and the cars that made them possible […]
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Franco Colapinto makes big claim about prospect of Argentine GP F1 return
Franco Colapinto claims talks for a return of the Agentine Grand Prix are "quite advanced" […]
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Lewis Hamilton reveals Suzuka power loss cause following Ferrari investigation
Lewis Hamilton uncovers the real cause behind his Suzuka struggles after a detailed Ferrari investigation […]
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Why Mercedes’ ‘fundamental’ F1 start issue won’t be an easy fix
Mercedes has identified the cause of its start problems - but warns there isn't a quick fix […]
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Lando Norris: 'Hard' to understand how drivers enjoy new racing
Lando Norris has said he still finds it difficult to believe any driver could enjoy Formula 1's new cars more than previous generations and doubts tweaks made for the Miami Grand Prix will make a huge difference to the racing experience […]
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“Nothing really changes”: Norris expects new rules will make no difference to races
Lando Norris expects the revisions Formula 1 has made to its rules will make no changes to this weekend's races […]
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Drivers deliver their verdict on F1 2026 rule changes
Max Verstappen has delivered a blunt appraisal of the F1 2026 rule changes amid mixed reactions from drivers up and down the grid […]
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Lance Stroll calls F1 2026 rules ‘sad’ and fundamentally flawed
‘It’s sad’ — Lance Stroll delivers a brutal verdict on F1’s 2026 direction, as the revised regulations prepare for a Miami debut […]
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Everything we learned from F1's first day back
Our main takeaways from the first F1 paddock day in over a month […]
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Lewis Hamilton turns heads with bold runway Saint Laurent look at F1 Miami GP
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton turned heads as he arrived at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix paddock in a full Saint Laurent look straight from the runway.The Ferrari driver's ensemble featured a striking, translucent, bright orange anorak worn over a tailored, satin, burnt orange collared shirt and burgundy tie. This was paired with relaxed-fit, pleated dark brown trousers and classic […]
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Round-up: F1 has “different option” in case Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled, and more
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Russell insists Antonelli's championship lead 'not even a consideration'
George Russell is nine points behind Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who is the youngest ever driver to lead the F1 Drivers Championship; watch F1s return at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, with practice at 5pm and Sprint Qualifying at 9.30pm up first on Friday […]
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Martin Brundle warns Red Bull faces Max Verstappen retention challenge
Red Bull faces a real challenge to retain four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, according to former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle. Verstappen has been honest about his dissatisfaction with the new era of regulations, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While the Dutchman is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, he has revealed that he is […]
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