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How did Williams achieve its first double-points finish with its 500‑part Miami upgrade package?

Williams arrived in Miami with the largest upgrade package it has produced in years — around 500 new parts in total, including the first major round of weight‑saving measures.

F1TechnicalMay 6, 2026
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Hamilton reveals the reason for his setup woes with the SF26

Lewis Hamilton left the Miami Grand Prix weekend with mixed emotions: encouraged by the progress Ferrari eventually unlocked, yet frustrated by how long it took to find it.

F1TechnicalMay 6, 2026
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Round-up: F1 will ‘miss Verstappen, but go ahead’ if he quits says Ben Sulayem, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 5, 2026
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Mercedes braced for FIA scrutiny on Alpine F1 bid | Motorsportweek

Mercedes braced for FIA scrutiny on Alpine F1 bid | Motorsportweek

Reddit /r/formula1May 5, 2026
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Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

Exclusive: The story behind Red Bull and Verstappen's F1 turnaround in Miami

Reddit /r/formula1May 5, 2026
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Did McLaren ‘maximise everything’ in Miami? Lando Norris isn’t so sure

After a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, McLaren was back on form in Miami with drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing the race in second and third respectively. But that might not have been enough for…

Motorsport.comMay 5, 2026
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PALMER: How will Russell respond to Antonelli’s challenge?

Former F1 Driver Jolyon Palmer assesses how George Russell will respond following Kimi Antonelli's barnstorming Miami weekend.

Formula1.comMay 5, 2026
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Round-up: FIA “looking into” issues around B-teams in F1, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 4, 2026
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Hamilton hints Ferrari might "have the best car, but it’s hard to fight with Mercedes” ...

Hamilton did not hide his disappointment after finishing seventh in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix, describing a weekend in which Ferrari’s potential was repeatedly undermined by straight‑line speed limitations and,…

F1TechnicalMay 4, 2026
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George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"

George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"

Reddit /r/formula1May 4, 2026
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Martin Brundle speaks out on viral Jimmy Fallon Miami GP moment

Sky Sports Formula 1 veteran Martin Brundle has addressed his bizarre interaction with American television host Jimmy Fallon during the pre-race grid walk ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.The Miami International Autodrome h…

Motorsport.comMay 4, 2026
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How to watch the 2026 Met Gala and is Lewis Hamilton attending?

The 2026 Met Gala is here, and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is expected to be at the glamorous event.One of the biggest nights in fashion has arrived as the Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of…

Motorsport.comMay 4, 2026
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Why the FIA stewards weren't lenient with Charles Leclerc in Miami GP

The 20-second penalty imposed on Charles Leclerc following the Miami Grand Prix - which was actually a conversion of an uncompleted drive-through penalty imposed by the FIA stewards - is a particularly severe sanction in…

Motorsport.comMay 4, 2026
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5 betting lessons learnt after Antonelli wins in Miami

Antonelli is now the favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship after his third straight win.

Formula1.comMay 4, 2026
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Wolff labels Miami GP Antonelli’s ‘best race so far’

Toto Wolff has reacted to Kimi Antonelli’s victory at the Miami Grand Prix, where he edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris to win his third consecutive race.

Formula1.comMay 4, 2026
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‘Execution and optimisation’ cost McLaren Miami win – Stella

McLaren enjoyed an improvement in performance in Miami, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing on the podium in the Sprint and Grand Prix.

Formula1.comMay 4, 2026
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“It’s good he has Overtake”: Leclerc tried to use Verstappen to keep Piastri behind | Formula 1

Charles Leclerc briefly tried to use Max Verstappen to prevent Oscar Piastri from attacking him during the Miami Grand Prix.

RaceFansMay 4, 2026
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George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"

Having struggled to click with the Miami circuit all weekend, George Russell said he made “big changes” to his Mercedes Formula 1 car's differential and brake bias as used by Kimi Antonelli, which “made a bigger impact t…

Motorsport.comMay 4, 2026
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Stella reveals McLaren has "lots in the pipeline" for the coming races

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella described the Miami Grand Prix as one of the most encouraging weekends of the team’s modern era, after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri converted strong pace and a well‑executed upgrade…

F1TechnicalMay 4, 2026
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9 moments you might have missed at the Miami GP

Relive the action from the sunshine state at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments – Messi magic, hovercraft chaos, and more.

Formula1.comMay 4, 2026
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Kimi Antonelli could have George Russell "mentally covered" if he wins in Canada, says former driver

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Kimi Antonelli could get the edge over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.Montoya argued that if Antonelli beats Russell at a track t…

Motorsport.comMay 4, 2026