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Watch the FP1 highlights from Miami as Leclerc sets the pace

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 20:41
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ended the first and only practice session of the Miami Grand Prix weekend on top.

The top finds we picked at the F1 store unlike anything else

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 20:41
The newly-launched F1 Flagship Store in Miami offers fans an experience unlike anything else.

Leclerc leads Verstappen and Piastri during Miami practice

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 20:41
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.

Ferrari's Leclerc fastest in Miami practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-05-01 18:45
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is fastest in the only practice session for the Miami Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from FP1 in Miami

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 17:39
Live coverage of Friday's first practice session for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

All the special liveries, helmets, and team kit for Miami

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 14:35
The drivers and teams always flex their creative muscles in Miami – check out this year’s special designs.

Honda outline progress during ‘long and intense’ April gap

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 14:35
Honda will introduce further countermeasures aimed at reducing engine vibrations and improving reliability at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, having “made some progress” over the five-week break without races.

Russell outlines winning mentality in tight Mercedes battle

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 14:35
George Russell has explained his approach to the remaining races as he sets his sights on becoming the 2026 World Champion.

When Fernando Alonso will decide on his F1 future

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 13:37
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

Kimi Antonelli: F1 race starts issue is "fundamental" and needs solution

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 12:36
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 ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen to 'take his time' to decide his F1 future

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 11:41
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

How our F1 2026 pre-season predictions are looking now

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 10:24
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 voted




Standings after 3 races
Ronald Vording
Jake Boxall-Legge
Filip Cleeren


1 ...Keep reading

Why a wet F1 Miami GP would be so tricky – FIA addresses key concerns

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 09:32
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 ...Keep reading

F1: Chequered Flag

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-05-01 04:47
Harry Benjamin and the team look ahead to F1’s return after its five-week enforced break.

Can Ferrari and McLaren challenge Mercedes in Miami?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 02:27
After five weeks without racing, it remains to be seen whether Mercedes' rivals in Ferrari and McLaren have found the performance they need to close the gap to the Silver Arrows in Miami.

Watch Weekend Warm-Up ahead of the Miami GP

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-05-01 02:27
F1 makes its return with Miami hosting the fourth round of the season. Kimi Antonelli is looking for his third straight win, but his team mate and one or two others might have something to say about that.

Lewis Hamilton turns heads with bold runway Saint Laurent look at F1 Miami GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-05-01 00:17
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 ...Keep reading

Martin Brundle warns Red Bull faces Max Verstappen retention challenge

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:47
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 ...Keep reading

Verstappen reacts to Lambiase's McLaren move

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:23
Max Verstappen believes trying to stop race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase from joining rival Formula 1 team McLaren in 2028 "would be stupid from my side".

Colapinto reflects on ‘dream’ road show in Buenos Aires

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:23
Franco Colapinto recently became the first Argentinian to drive an F1 car on the streets of Buenos Aires.

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