Mekies believes Red Bull mistake and performance issues a factor in driver Isack Hadjar experiencing a difficult time at the 2026 F1 Miami GP.
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Mekies: Red Bull contributed to Hadjar’s difficult weekend at 2026 F1 Miami GP

During his post-race print media session, Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies conceded that the team and a “performance deficit” contributed to driver Isack Hadjar’s difficult weekend at the 2026 F1 Miami GP. The Red Bull drivers’ weekend went from bad, after his disqualification from the GP Qualifying, to worse when Hadjar’s race ended abruptly…

Read More
Sainz 2026 F1 Miami GP
Photo Credit: Williams F1 Team

Sainz on his drive to P9 after lap 1 clash with Verstappen at 2026 F1 Miami GP

Carlos Sainz left the 2026 F1 Miami GP with a strong P9 points finish, despite an early ‘frustrating’ moment involving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The Spaniard’s Grand Prix began well, sitting P14 in his upgraded Williams after claiming his best qualifying result of the season so far. Sainz made his way up the field during…

Read More
Max Verstappen has discussed his 360-degree spin on Lap 1 and the improvements Red Bull's upgrades brought after finishing fifth at the 2026 F1 Miami GP
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen reflects on his dramatic spin and Red Bull’s progress after P5 finish at 2026 F1 Miami GP

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has opened up about his tricky start and spin, the strategy to pit rather early, his overtake on Charles Leclerc at the finish line, whether his driving was too aggressive during the race, and Red Bull’s overall improvements following his fifth-place finish at the 2026 Miami GP on Sunday. …

Read More
Oscar Piastri crossed the finish line P3 at the F1 2026 Miami GP, completing a McLaren double podium along with teammate Lando Norris in P2.
Photo credit: McLaren F1 Team

“Excited for the future”: Piastri reflects on McLaren’s improvements after finishing P3 at F1 2026 Miami GP

Oscar Piastri crossed the finish line in P3 at the F1 2026 Miami GP, completing a double podium for McLaren alongside teammate Lando Norris, who finished second. The Australian, last year’s Miami winner, started Sunday’s race from P7 after a difficult qualifying session. However, first-lap chaos allowed him to climb to P4 almost immediately. Throughout…

Read More
Hamilton reviews his 2026 F1 Miami GP, Ferrari’s lost chance, Leclerc’s penalty and progress before the next race.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

“I was in no man’s land after that” — Hamilton rueful after early incident compromises 2026 Miami GP race performance

Lewis Hamilton left the 2026 F1 Miami GP with points, but little satisfaction. A strong race looked possible after Ferrari found progress overnight, yet his afternoon changed almost immediately. Max Verstappen’s Turn 1 spin forced Hamilton to avoid the incident and cost him momentum. Soon after, contact with Franco Colapinto at Turn 11 damaged his…

Read More