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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.

Audi drivers react to McNish becoming Racing Director

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:23
Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg has shared their thoughts following the appointment of Allan McNish as the team's Racing Director.

Antonelli expects Mercedes to face more competition in Miami

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:23
Kimi Antonelli is braced for Mercedes’ rivals to pose more of a threat as the 2026 F1 season resumes at the Miami International Autodrome, with a host of teams set to unleash upgrades and regulation changes also coming into play.

‘I’m open to everything’ – Alonso gives update regarding F1 future

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:23
Fernando Alonso has opened up about the possibility of leaving F1 when his contract expires at the end of 2026.

Alex Albon explains why F1 drivers were "united" in FIA regulation talks

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 23:16
Alex Albon has revealed that all 22 Formula 1 drivers were united in the discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management regarding the 2026 regulations. 
The regulations were discussed during the impromptu five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, and as a result of those talks, tweaks have been introduced for this weekend's race at the Miami International ...Keep reading

David Coulthard explains why Ferrari can't argue against F1 race start regulation tweak

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-04-30 22:56
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has claimed that while Ferrari could argue against some of the regulation tweaks, safety far outweighs any argument the Maranello outfit would have. 
One area that Ferrari dominated in the opening three rounds of the season was the race start, and now a refinement to the regulations has been introduced to prevent dangerous situations caused by cars ...Keep reading

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.

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

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