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Verstappen says F1 rule changes 'a tickle'

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-04-30 22:39
Max Verstappen says the changes to F1's rules amount to "a tickle" in terms of addressing his and other drivers' concerns about the new style of racing.

Colton Herta reveals why he thought F1 dream was over before Cadillac chance

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 22:15
Colton Herta has revealed that he thought he would never get another chance in Formula 1 after a deal with AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) failed to come to fruition for the 2023 season.
Herta, who left his successful career in the IndyCar Series behind to join the Cadillac F1 team as its test driver in 2026 alongside a full-time Formula 2 contract, had previously considered a move to F1 in ...Keep reading

How to watch NASCAR at Texas: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 22:05
Carson Hocevar enters Texas as NASCAR's newest winner, capturing his first career win at Talladega last weekend. Texas Motor Speedway will host all three national divisions this weekend, with the Cup, O'Reilly, and Craftsman Truck Series.
Tyler Reddick continues to hold a commanding lead in the championship, 110 points clear of Denny Hamlin.
Joey Logano is the defending winner at Texas -- ...Keep reading

How the Miami GP became F1’s most polarizing cultural force

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 21:30
To the European racing purist, Formula 1 is a cathedral of heritage, defined by the mist of Spa-Francorchamps, the red seas of Monza, and the narrow, historic confines of Monaco. To them, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix can feel like a glitch in the matrix. It is a race held in a stadium parking lot, featuring a "marina" with dry-docked yachts on vinyl water and a guest list worthy of ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen: F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP are "just a tickle"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 21:24
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 rule 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 not ...Keep reading

Perez explains Cadillac’s ‘biggest test’ in Miami

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 20:18
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are hopeful that Cadillac can make continued progress as they prepare for the team's first home weekend in Miami.

LIVE COVERAGE: Build-up ahead of the Miami GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 20:18
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Best value early bets for the Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 20:18
We’ve looked through the F1 markets to pick some early bets offering the best value for racing fans.

Alex Albon reveals key Williams F1 progress but warns team may still be on the back foot

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 20:05
Alex Albon has confirmed that the Williams Formula 1 car has lost weight during the five-week break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The Grove outfit had been battling with an overweight car in the opening three rounds of the season, but the unexpected April break gave the teams a chance to reset before the season continues in Miami. 
"I'm excited. I think our car's gone into training camp ...Keep reading

Striking Racing Bulls Miami GP livery wins over fans with calls to "make it permanent"

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 20:04
Formula 1 fans have praised Racing Bulls' special Miami Grand Prix livery.
The Faenza-based team unveiled its vibrant yellow design, which is inspired by the Red Bull Summer Edition Sudachi Lime, during an event on a yacht at Kiki on the River in Miami. 
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer, team principal Alan Permane and drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad were all present at the ...Keep reading

Franco Colapinto details emotional Lionel Messi moment before F1 Miami GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 19:03
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has opened up about the "special" moment he met Argentine footballer Lionel Messi ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. 
The countrymen met at Inter Miami's training ground after Colapinto revealed during an F1 exhibition run in Buenos Aires that he would love to meet Messi. The pair was joined by Messi's team-mate Rodrigo de Paul.
"I don't know. I think ...Keep reading

Lance Stroll: F1 still "miles off" from proper cars

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 18:58
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll insists Formula 1's 2026 regulations are still far away from where they need to be, as the series introduces a first set of rule tweaks at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix.
Following concerns from teams, drivers and a vocal subset of fans on various aspects of the 2026 rules, F1 stakeholders came together to agree on a first tranche of refinements to the new energy ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri explains why Lando Norris rivalry never turned 'nasty' at McLaren

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 18:37
Oscar Piastri has insisted that his relationship with his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris did not change during their tense championship title battle in 2025.
As the Woking outfit dominated the majority of the 2025 season, the drivers' championship became a fierce battle between the two McLaren drivers, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen joining the fight in the latter part of the year.
The ...Keep reading

How the drivers reacted to the F1 rule changes ahead of the Miami GP

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 18:02
The Formula 1 drivers have given their insight into the regulation changes made ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
F1’s 2026 regulations have been revised ahead of the Floridian event, with the primary aims of improving safety and the spectacle for both fans and drivers.
The crux of the tweaks focus on super clipping being increased from 250kW to a maximum of 350kW, while the energy ...Keep reading

Franco Colapinto "not happy" with Oliver Bearman's reaction to F1 Japanese GP crash

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 17:47
Oliver Bearman’s incident with Franco Colapinto was one of the biggest fallouts from the Japanese Grand Prix, as it highlighted the issue with extreme closing speeds under the 2026 Formula 1 regulations.
The Haas driver was approximately one second behind Colapinto through Suzuka’s sector two, but suddenly closed as the Alpine suffered from a lack of energy - this led to a 45km/h speed ...Keep reading

Nurburgring 24 Hours boasts largest entry list in a decade with 161 cars registered

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 17:36
The ADAC Nordrhein published the entry list for the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours, featuring the largest field at the “Green Hell” since 2014. The entry list comprises 161 cars including Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, and the SP9 class has also grown significantly to feature 41 racers.
The organisers accepted more entries than previously permitted after scaling back the maximum number of ...Keep reading

MotoGP eliminates wildcard riders from 2027 season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 17:17
A raft of changes to the MotoGP regulations have been announced following a meeting of the Grand Prix Commission this week, including an end to wildcard riders in the series.
After a series of meetings by the commission through March and April, updates to the MotoGP regulations were approved. Some of the changes will take effect immediately, while others will roll out in 2027 alongside the new ...Keep reading

Honda brings "countermeasures" to Miami after horror start to F1 2026 with Aston Martin

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:53
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

What Apple TV’s Miami Grand Prix coverage means for the future of F1 in the U.S.

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:00
 
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

Porsche Penske Motorsport running throwback Apple Computer livery at Laguna Seca

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 16:00
The upcoming IMSA round at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca will be headlined by several throwback liveries throughout the grid, and Porsche Penske Motorsport is no exception.
Both of the program’s factory Porsche 963 machines will be running a throwback Apple Computer livery as part of celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple. Both cars will run a livery that pays ...Keep reading

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