McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says two driving errors left him on the back foot in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix as he settled for fourth on the grid – admitting he “didn’t do a good enough job”.Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris both looked a sensible bet for pole at the Miami International Autodrome, but neither managed to execute perfect laps to deny four-time world champion …Keep reading
Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen has defeated McLaren driver Lando Norris to pole at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix.Verstappen claimed his 43rd career pole by 0.065s over Norris, with Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressing once again by keeping Oscar Piastri behind for third on the grid.In Q3 Verstappen drew first blood with a lap of 1m26.492s, just thousandths ahead of …Keep reading
Yuki Tsunoda was promoted from ninth to sixth in the results of Formula 1’s Miami sprint race following penalties for Alex Albon, Liam Lawson and Oliver Bearman, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Pierre Gasly also cycling into points-paying positions once the race concluded.On lap 14 of the 18-lap wet-to-dry contest, Racing Bulls driver Lawson made contact with the Aston Martin of Fernando Alonso …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton wants to build on his sprint race podium in Miami as Ferrari showed signs of improvement despite “going nowhere” on the intermediate tyres, which sparked a gamble for an early switch to slicks.The seven-time world champion qualified seventh for the second sprint race of 2025, having secured a surprise victory at the previous one at the Chinese Grand Prix.Hamilton …Keep reading
Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko thinks Max Verstappen’s pitlane collision with Andrea Kimi Antonelli prevented him from challenging McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for a sprint race win in Miami.As polesitter Antonelli got bumped down to fourth at the start of a wet-to-dry sprint, Verstappen moved up to third and was powerless to keep up with the quicker McLarens of …Keep reading
George Russell has reacted to the FIA president’s comments regarding changing strict rules that would see Formula 1 drivers fined for swearing.Mohammed Ben Sulayem posted on social media that he was contemplating reviewing plans to punish drivers for using foul language.Ben Sulayem wrote on Instagram that after “constructive feedback” from drivers across the world, he was open to …Keep reading
Yuki Tsunoda believes he still needs more time to push the Red Bull Formula 1 car to the maximum after a mixed start to life at the team. The Japanese driver started the 2025 season with sister squad Racing Bulls, but then replaced the underperforming Liam Lawson at Red Bull after just two grands prix.Although Tsunoda has been an improvement on Lawson, the 24-year-old has only scored two …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton wants the Formula 1 Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) to be given a seat of power to help run the championship.The seven-time world champion has led calls for the formation of a union to establish a position of authority, meaning drivers can have some input on shaping the F1’s rules and future plans.It comes after a standoff between drivers and the championship’s …Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton has no time for anyone questioning his ability as he admits it could take months for him to fully get to grips with his Ferrari Formula 1 car.Despite winning the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, it has proved a tough start to life at Maranello for the seven-time world champion.Cutting a forlorn figure in the post-race media pen in Saudi Arabia a fortnight ago, he …Keep reading
Lando Norris is confident of reigniting his 2025 Formula 1 title challenge having dived into McLaren’s simulator to overcome the mistakes of recent weeks.Norris won the 2025 Melbourne opener, but on balance last season’s runner-up has struggled to gel with McLaren’s new car, which has undergone substantial changes compared to 2024 to stay ahead of the curve.His team-mate Oscar Piastri …Keep reading