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Why Albon's track-limits strike in F1 Miami GP sprint qualifying came too late

As the clock ticked down during the second phase of qualifying for the Miami GP sprint race, Formula 1's world TV feed briefly cut to the incongruous spectacle of Liam Lawson sitting in his car in the Racing Bulls garage…

AutosportMay 2, 2026
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Miami Sprint predictions and betting odds analysed

We’ve picked the best bets available on the market to help you make your Miami Sprint predictions.

Formula1.comMay 2, 2026
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Alex Zanardi, IndyCar champion and Paralympic gold medallist, dies aged 59 | IndyCar

Multiple IndyCar champion and Paralympic gold medal-winner Alex Zanardi has passed away at the age of 59.

RaceFansMay 2, 2026
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Exclusive: Is Madrid’s F1 circuit in a race against time?

Exclusive: Is Madrid’s F1 circuit in a race against time?

Reddit /r/formula1May 2, 2026
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Lando Norris feels "more like last year" with McLaren F1 car confidence

Reigning world champion Lando Norris' Formula 1 title defence may not be up and running just yet, but a first batch of McLaren car upgrades helped deliver his first sprint pole of the season and a chance to reconnect wit…

Motorsport.comMay 2, 2026
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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59

A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes. If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind. And of course, wearing a racing suit – whether it was a Formula 1 suit, a Ganassi one,…

AutosportMay 2, 2026
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Alex Zanardi dies at the age of 59

A wide smile, dimples on his cheeks, and those slightly squinting eyes. If we close our eyes, that’s how Alex Zanardi comes to mind. And of course, wearing a racing suit – whether it was a Formula 1 suit, a Ganassi one,…

Motorsport.comMay 2, 2026
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George Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari performance jump at Miami GP

George Russell surprised by McLaren and Ferrari performance jump at Miami GP

Reddit /r/formula1May 2, 2026
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Alex Zanardi - 1966-2026

Sport newsThe FIA is saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula 1 driver, two-time CART champion whose journey from life-changing accident to Paralympics gold medallist made him one of sport’s m…

FIAMay 2, 2026
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Norris steals Miami sprint pole position, Ferrari's pace fades in SQ3

Lando Norris delivered a statement performance as the 2026 Formula 1 season roared back into action in Miami, storming to pole position for the sprint race with a lap that left the field stunned.

F1TechnicalMay 2, 2026
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Stefano Domenicali says F1 is far from finished with US expansion: "Beginning of our journey"

Stefano Domenicali says F1 is far from finished with US expansion: "Beginning of our journey"

Reddit /r/formula1May 2, 2026
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Could Miami Sprint Qualifying set up a four-way title fight?

Mercedes' stranglehold on pole positions in 2026 was broken in Miami as McLaren's Norris set a scintillating pace in Sprint Qualifying to outgun championship leader Kimi Antonelli – with the pecking order getting a bit o…

Formula1.comMay 2, 2026
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Alpine duo optimistic as Colapinto and Gasly reach SQ3 in Miami

Franco Colapinto believes that Alpine are "looking strong compared to the midfield cars" this weekend ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with the Argentinian and team mate Pierre Gasly both set to start in the top 10 for the…

Formula1.comMay 2, 2026
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What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Miami

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying at the Miami International Autodrome.

Formula1.comMay 2, 2026
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Albon drops to P19 for Miami Sprint

Alex Albon has been demoted down to P19 for the Miami Sprint after the stewards deemed the Williams driver exceeded track limits during Sprint Qualifying.

Formula1.comMay 1, 2026
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Hamilton thought Ferrari ‘would be stronger’ in Miami

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been reflecting on how Sprint Qualifying went for Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix.

Formula1.comMay 1, 2026
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Red Bull 'still not where I want it to be' – Verstappen

Max Verstappen admits his Red Bull car is "still not where I want it to be" but that his performance in Sprint Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix was "a really positive step for us" after finishing fifth.

Formula1.comMay 1, 2026
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Verstappen: Red Bull's Miami GP updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners

Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull's wealth of upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix have so far "almost halved" the gap to the leaders, but still sees weaknesses in this year's RB22 to work on.Red Bull caught the eye wit…

AutosportMay 1, 2026
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Max Verstappen: Red Bull Miami updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners

Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull's wealth of upgrades for the Miami Grand Prix have so far "almost halved" the gap to the leaders, but still sees weaknesses in this year's RB22 to work on.Red Bull caught the eye wit…

Motorsport.comMay 1, 2026
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Round-up: Grosjean criticised over reaction to 370kph bird strike, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansMay 1, 2026
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Russell explains Miami Sprint Qualifying struggles

After a challenging Sprint Qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell has shared an insight into what was causing his issues.

Formula1.comMay 1, 2026