McLaren rumoured to be slower after Technical Directive was issued prior to Imola.
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McLaren’s pace rumoured to be down in Imola due to Technical Directive

Following Max Verstappen’s victory in Imola, and perhaps more significantly, McLaren’s defeat, suggestions have surfaced that a new Technical Directive (TD) from the FIA might be of importance. Red Bull suspects McLaren trickery During the Miami GP weekend, which saw Oscar Piastri take a dominant win, Red Bull hinted at McLaren doing ‘something’ to reduce…

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Alexander Albon (THA) & Carlos Sainz (ESP) Atlassian Williams Racing. 04.05.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Miami Grand Prix, Miami, Florida, USA, Race Day.
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Vowles says F1 Miami GP miscommunication with drivers “won’t happen again”

Williams Racing Team Principal James Vowles did not mince words when reflecting on a miscommunication during the 2025 F1 Miami GP. This sparked confusion between his two drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon. While the team celebrated a strong points finish, the internal drama overshadowed what might have otherwise been a smooth double-points result. “This…

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Red Bull team principal, Chrisitan Horner with McLaren team principal, Zak Brown
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Christian Horner: McLaren will be tough to beat as European leg of F1 season begins

The McLaren team delivered a crushing performance at the F1 Miami GP, stunning the paddock and sending Red Bull searching for answers. Max Verstappen‘s pole position advantage evaporated in race conditions that left Christian Horner admitting that the Papaya team is the team to beat on the grid.  Saturday’s qualifying session painted a deceptive picture…

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Lando Norris of McLaren Racing looking down at a microphone by F1
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Schumacher unimpressed by Norris’ “lack of fundamental overtaking skills” in F1

F1 pundit Ralf Schumacher has criticised McLaren driver Lando Norris for his “lack of fundamental overtaking skills” after the Miami Grand Prix. Norris started the season strongly, winning the Australian Grand Prix, but his performance declined due to struggles with the MCL39, which lacked the predictability he enjoyed in 2024. His discomfort led to errors,…

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Esteban Ocon for Haas fighting Hamilton in the Ferrari in the Miami GP
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Ocon on F1 Miami GP struggles and hopes for future breakthroughs with Haas

With 14 points in the championship standings so far, Esteban Ocon narrowly missed out on adding to his tally at the Miami GP, finishing just outside the top 10 for the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team. Costly unfortunate race circumstances After a strong qualifying session that saw him start from ninth on the grid, Ocon ultimately…

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