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The Ferrari drivers gave their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP
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Ferrari must “double the effort” in development race to close the gap as teams bring upgrades for 2026 F1 Miami GP

Magdalena Put03 mins

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc shared their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP.  Development war ramps up at Miami GP Ferrari have so far this season established themselves as the second force behind Mercedes. However, a strong showing from McLaren’s Oscar…

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Mike Krack and Shintaro Orihara have reflected on Aston Martin and Honda working together on the AMR26's issues between the F1 race in Japan and the 2026 Miami GP
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Krack and Orihara discuss Aston Martin and Honda’s recent collaborative work ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Senjuti Jash010 mins

Heading into the race weekend in Miami, Mike Krack and Shintaro Orihara have opened up about Aston Martin and their power unit supplier Honda working together since the Japanese GP to resolve the many issues that the AMR26 faced in the first three rounds of the 2026 F1 season. The new works partnership has been…

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Joshua Dürksen discusses adapting to new F2 circuits, simulation preparation, and confidence ahead of the 2026 Miami race weekend.
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“It just feels like home” — Dürksen on racing in Miami as F2 prepares for North American debut

Karishma Persad012 mins

The FIA Formula 2 Championship’s arrival at a brand-new circuit inevitably resets the competitive order. With no historical data, no prior race weekends, and limited practice time, drivers must rely heavily on adaptability, preparation, and instinct. The 2026 Miami F2 Round therefore offers both uncertainty and opportunity in equal measure, forcing the grid, including veterans…

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Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Franco Colapinto responded to Ollie Bearman's comments about their crash at the Japanese GP.
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Colapinto “not happy” with Bearman comments ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Aslıhan Alp03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto responded to Ollie Bearman’s comments regarding the crash they were involved in at the Japanese GP. The 50G crash at the Japanese Grand Prix The incident between Colapinto and Bearman at the Japanese Grand Prix was a clear example of how extreme closing speeds under…

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F2 debuts in Miami as Colton Herta targets a strong home performance in 2026 amid new challenges and unpredictable racing conditions.
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Herta targets strong showing at home as F2 breaks new ground in Miami

Karishma Persad07 mins

F2 enters new territory this weekend as the 2026 championship makes its long-awaited North American debut at the Miami International Autodrome. The event replaces one of the cancelled Middle East rounds and signals a major step in the series’ global expansion. With Campos Racing and Nikola Tsolov leading the standings after Melbourne, anticipation continues to…

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FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has discussed the new start procedure test that will take place during the 2026 Miami GP race weekend and the chances of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism for competitive purposes
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Tombazis on why FIA believes F1 teams won’t misuse the new start procedure for sporting advantage

Senjuti Jash05 mins

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shed more light on the new start procedure test in Miami and the possibility of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism to gain an unfair sporting advantage.  Following a series of talks on the contentious 2026 regulations, the FIA, FOM, the OEMs, the power unit manufacturers, and the F1…

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F1 extends Miami GP FP1 to 90 minutes, adjusting schedule to boost preparation amid sprint format and recent rule changes.
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2026 Miami GP schedule revised as F1 extends FP1 to 90 minutes

Karishma Persad02 mins

The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed a schedule adjustment for the upcoming 2026 Miami GP, extending Free Practice 1 (FP1) to 60 minutes following discussions with key stakeholders. The session will now run from 12:00 to 13:30 local time, giving drivers and teams additional preparation ahead of the demanding race weekend. Organisers have also…

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Sebastian Vettel sympathises with the current drivers and believes the sport risks losing its DNA without changes to the 2026 F1 regulations
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Vettel joins current drivers in criticism of 2026 regulations, urges F1 “not to lose the DNA”

Senjuti Jash04 mins

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel has weighed in on the contentious 2026 F1 regulations and the proposed changes that are set to come into effect from the Miami GP in early May. The introduction of the new power units and chassis has undoubtedly produced more on-track action than in the past few seasons. However, the…

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Alan Permane has revealed that the FIA could introduce the initial changes to the 2026 F1 regulations in multiple stages over the next four race weekends
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Permane on why changes to F1 2026 regulations will arrive in stages and the need for the “right balance”

Senjuti Jash07 mins

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has revealed that initial changes to the much-debated 2026 regulations could arrive in multiple stages over the next four rounds of the current F1 season.  As F1 entered a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and the sport’s key stakeholders have been holding a series of meetings…

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