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Round-up: F1 changes ADUO rules to help Honda catch up, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 8, 2026
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Lewis Hamilton’s "Vice City Run" turns Miami into a real-life "GTA: Vice City" trailer

Following an eventful Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton posted a cinematic reel to social media celebrating the city. The seven-time world champion can be seen racing a Ferrari Testarossa around The Magic City, with the v…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has said that it has still not sunk in that he is racing in Formula 1.The 18-year-old driver secured a full-time F1 seat with Red Bull's sister squad after just one season in Formula 2,…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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Ford in talks with Max Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

Ford in talks with Max Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

Reddit /r/formula1May 8, 2026
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Ferrari issued major warning from former F1 driver after Miami GP upgrade fails to impress

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has argued that Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades left a lot to be desired. After a strong start to the season, especially with impressive performances at r…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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WRC - Ogier heads Neuville after dramatic Portugal Friday

Sport newsAdrien Fourmaux had looked in control for much of the day after moving ahead of overnight leader Oliver Solberg on Friday morning. But the Hyundai driver’s challenge unravelled on SS8, Góis, when an off-road mo…

FIAMay 8, 2026
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Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years”

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that rookie driver Arvid Lindblad "looks like he's been in F1 for years."The Briton joined the grid in 2026 with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. He lined up in P9 for his…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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Ford in talks with Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max Verstappen race the car one day.Ford has returned to Formula 1 this yea…

AutosportMay 8, 2026
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Ford in talks with Max Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities

Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max Verstappen race the car one day.Ford has returned to Formula 1 this yea…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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Guenther Steiner: Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of Aston Martin team principal

Former Haas Formula 1 team chief Guenther Steiner has argued that Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of team principal at Aston Martin.Newey joined the Silverstone outfit in 2025 as managing technical partner…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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[OT] North West 200: Rider fatality at road race named as Kamil Holan

[OT] North West 200: Rider fatality at road race named as Kamil Holan

Reddit /r/formula1May 8, 2026
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Inside Cadillac's Miami GP homecoming - "We're trying to give F1 fans something different"

Class leading performance may still be a long-term work in progress for Cadillac, but with short-term respectability achieved F1's 11th team has also tried to make a rapid off-track impact. F1 branding in general was alm…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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WEC: Peugeot on pole in Belgium as Jakobsen stuns at Spa

Sport newsEarlier on in the Hypercar qualifying session, that kind of result had looked far less likely, when the Dane spun at high speed at the top of Raidillon on his ‘out’ lap from the pits, fortunately avoiding any i…

FIAMay 8, 2026
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Red Bull boss insists Max Verstappen is "fully committed" despite 2026 F1 frustrations

Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted that four-time champion Max Verstappen remains fully committed to the team despite his dissatisfaction with the new regulations.The Dutchman has been ope…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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Formula 1 to abandon 50-50 power split between engine and battery for 2027 season | Formula 1

The FIA has confirmed a major change to Formula 1's widely-criticised engine regulations for the 2027 season.

RaceFansMay 8, 2026
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Wolff praises Bonnington’s role in Antonelli’s success

Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington, Kimi Antonelli’s race engineer at Mercedes, has received praise from team boss Toto Wolff for how he has handled working with the youngster.

Formula1.comMay 8, 2026
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FIA confirms key tweaks to the 2027 F1 power unit regulation after positive Miami trial

Formula 1’s power‑unit regulations are set for another significant refinement, with the FIA confirming that the sport will move away from the 50/50 split between combustion and electrical power from 2027.

F1TechnicalMay 8, 2026
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Charles Leclerc takes delivery of bespoke $20million Riva superyacht

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has taken delivery of an incredible new superyacht following the Miami Grand Prix, which is estimated to be worth £15million ($20million).The Monegasque driver attended an exclusi…

Motorsport.comMay 8, 2026
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What we learned about the pecking order after Miami

After a lengthier than normal break, the F1 circus reconvened in Miami for the second Sprint weekend of the season as the newly upgraded cars broke cover – causing a few changes to the pecking order.

Formula1.comMay 7, 2026
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F1ANALYSIS: Why did Leclerc suffer a final‑lap spin at the Miami Grand Prix?

Charles Leclerc’s dramatic spin on the final lap of the Miami Grand Prix was not the result of misfortune or external interference but a direct consequence of a calculated attempt to reclaim third place from Oscar Piastr…

F1TechnicalMay 7, 2026
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The next steps for Aston Martin after progress in Miami

Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll took the chequered flag for Aston Martin for the first time this season at the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula1.comMay 7, 2026