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Alpine F1 team boss wants more after Colapinto's "most perfect weekend" in Miami

Revelling in an Alpine A526 seemingly transformed by a substantial upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto said he was "proud to put in that performance" after claiming his best since joining the Formu…

Motorsport.comMay 7, 2026
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Red Bull targets Piastri as Verstappen replacement option

Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Autosport understands.Several sources confirmed this information in th…

AutosportMay 7, 2026
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Red Bull targets Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen replacement

Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Motorsport understands.Several sources confirmed this information in t…

Motorsport.comMay 7, 2026
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F1 | Piastri in the Red Bull radar: what’s behind the team’s maneuvers

F1 | Piastri in the Red Bull radar: what’s behind the team’s maneuvers

Reddit /r/formula1May 7, 2026
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F1 drivers say they are still at the mercy of their power units over a flying lap | Formula 1

One of the more peculiar characteristics introduced by Formula 1's 2026 rules has not been fixed by the changes introduced last weekend.

RaceFansMay 7, 2026
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Round-up: Sky ‘pays £1bn’ to retain UK F1 TV rights for five years, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 6, 2026
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The transformative upgrades behind Red Bull's turnaround

Mark Hughes examines the extensive changes that Red Bull made to the RB22 for the Miami Grand Prix weekend.

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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Question of the week: Can Mercedes still lose out this year?

The Miami Formula 1 weekend was something of a surprise. Yes, the end result remained the same, with Kimi Antonelli winning his third race in a row and extending his championship lead, but there are clear signs Mercedes…

Motorsport.comMay 6, 2026
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Sky Sports extends F1 live broadcast contract

Formula 1 has agreed a new long-term partnership for Sky Sports to be its exclusive live broadcast rights holder in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Italy.Sky Sports will continue to show the championship until at least 2…

AutosportMay 6, 2026
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All the sports megastars at the Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 always attracts sporting royalty, but Miami took it to another level – here are all the megastars at the track this weekend

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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F1 and Sky agree new partnership across UK, Ireland, and Italy

Formula 1 and Sky have today announced a multi-year agreement continuing their long standing and deep partnership, giving Sky Sports viewers in the UK, Ireland, and Italy exclusive access to all the action from every For…

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained

Valtteri Bottas' unusual penalty at the Miami Grand Prix is the latest symptom of some of the teething issues F1's newest team is dealing with, but Cadillac is buoyed by the results of its first in-season upgrades.Cadill…

Motorsport.comMay 6, 2026
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Antonelli singles out 'big point that needs to be improved'

Kimi Antonelli has one area that needs work if he wants to keep his championship lead.

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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Aston Martin ends its vibration crisis, but gearbox gremlins emerge as the next urgent fix

Aston Martin finally banished its most debilitating early‑season problem in Miami. After three race weekends dominated by severe power‑unit‑induced vibrations — issues that compromised performance, reliability, and even…

F1TechnicalMay 6, 2026
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Emerson Fittipaldi on when he shocked Formula 1

Emerson Fittipaldi joins the Beyond The Grid podcast to reflect on his remarkable story in the sport.

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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"Park him" – Juan Pablo Montoya calls for Max Verstappen race ban

Driver-turned-pundit Juan Pablo Montoya has blasted the current crop of Formula 1 drivers, and Max Verstappen in particular, for being excessively negative about the latest regulations.Speaking on the BBC's Chequered Fla…

Motorsport.comMay 6, 2026
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How Cadillac's first home race in F1 panned out

Cadillac made its debut in front of its home fans at the Miami Grand Prix, but what was the reception to Formula 1's newest team?

Formula1.comMay 6, 2026
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F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren

McLaren F1 team boss Andrea Stella thinks further changes to the power unit regulations are still required, but the timelines involved are pushing any tweaks to 2028 rather than next year.F1 recently agreed on a first se…

Motorsport.comMay 6, 2026
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Why time is running out to make bigger F1 power unit changes for 2027

McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella thinks further changes to the power unit regulations are still required, but the timelines involved are pushing any tweaks to 2028 rather than next year.F1 recently agreed on a f…

AutosportMay 6, 2026
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Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies isn’t concerned about Isack Hadjar’s tough Miami Grand Prix, as he felt mistakes on both sides contributed to his nightmare weekend.Having struggled to match Max Verstappe…

Motorsport.comMay 6, 2026
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McLaren’s Miami GP radio message show the scars of Qatar GP tactical error | Formula 1

McLaren's radio messages from Sunday's Safety Car period show they were anxious to avoid repeating their Qatar Grand Prix strategy error.

RaceFansMay 6, 2026