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Can Ferrari and McLaren challenge Mercedes in Miami?

After five weeks without racing, it remains to be seen whether Mercedes' rivals in Ferrari and McLaren have found the performance they need to close the gap to the Silver Arrows in Miami.

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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Watch Weekend Warm-Up ahead of the Miami GP

F1 makes its return with Miami hosting the fourth round of the season. Kimi Antonelli is looking for his third straight win, but his team mate and one or two others might have something to say about that.

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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Lewis Hamilton turns heads with bold runway Saint Laurent look at F1 Miami GP

Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton turned heads as he arrived at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix paddock in a full Saint Laurent look straight from the runway.The Ferrari driver's ensemble featured a striking, translucent…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Round-up: F1 has “different option” in case Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled, and more | RaceFans Round-up

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

RaceFansApr 30, 2026
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F1TECH: How did Ferrari take inspiration from Mercedes’ front suspension?

Ferrari returned to the track at Monza during the five‑week gap before Miami, completing a tightly controlled 200‑km filming day that doubled as a crucial technical validation session.

F1TechnicalApr 30, 2026
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Martin Brundle warns Red Bull faces Max Verstappen retention challenge

Red Bull faces a real challenge to retain four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, according to former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle. Verstappen has been honest about his dissatisfaction with the new e…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Alex Albon explains why F1 drivers were "united" in FIA regulation talks

Alex Albon has revealed that all 22 Formula 1 drivers were united in the discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management regarding the 2026 regulations. The regulations were discussed during the impromptu five-week b…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Hamilton says car problems cost him “eight to nine tenths per lap” in Japanese GP | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton says he lost a significant amount of time due to problems with his car during the Japanese Grand Prix.

RaceFansApr 30, 2026
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McLaren targets major step in Miami with a ‘brand-new’ MCL40

After the five-week break, McLaren enters the Miami Grand Prix with renewed optimism — and with what team principal Andrea Stella describes as an “entirely new” MCL40.

F1TechnicalApr 30, 2026
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Colton Herta reveals why he thought F1 dream was over before Cadillac chance

Colton Herta reveals why he thought F1 dream was over before Cadillac chance

Reddit /r/formula1Apr 30, 2026
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David Coulthard explains why Ferrari can't argue against F1 race start regulation tweak

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has claimed that while Ferrari could argue against some of the regulation tweaks, safety far outweighs any argument the Maranello outfit would have. One area that Ferrari dominated…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Verstappen reflects on Lambiase's McLaren move

Max Verstappen believes trying to stop race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase from joining rival Formula 1 team McLaren in 2028 "would be stupid from my side".

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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Colton Herta reveals why he thought F1 dream was over before Cadillac chance

Colton Herta has revealed that he thought he would never get another chance in Formula 1 after a deal with AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) failed to come to fruition for the 2023 season.Herta, who left his successful caree…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Colapinto reflects on ‘dream’ road show in Buenos Aires

Franco Colapinto recently became the first Argentinian to drive an F1 car on the streets of Buenos Aires.

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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How the Miami GP became F1’s most polarizing cultural force

To the European racing purist, Formula 1 is a cathedral of heritage, defined by the mist of Spa-Francorchamps, the red seas of Monza, and the narrow, historic confines of Monaco. To them, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami G…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Verstappen: F1 rule changes for Miami GP are "just a tickle"

Max Verstappen has described the Formula 1 regulation changes as “just a tickle” in terms of the impact it will have, but sees the greater communication and interaction between the drivers and rules makers as a positive…

AutosportApr 30, 2026
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Max Verstappen: F1 rule changes ahead of Miami GP are "just a tickle"

Max Verstappen has described the Formula 1 regulation changes as “just a tickle” in terms of the impact it will have, but sees the greater communication and interaction between the drivers and rules makers as a positive…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026
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Audi drivers react to McNish becoming Racing Director

Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg has shared their thoughts following the appointment of Allan McNish as the team's Racing Director.

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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Antonelli expects Mercedes to face more competition in Miami

Kimi Antonelli is braced for Mercedes’ rivals to pose more of a threat as the 2026 F1 season resumes at the Miami International Autodrome, with a host of teams set to unleash upgrades and regulation changes also coming i…

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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‘I’m open to everything’ – Alonso gives update regarding F1 future

Fernando Alonso has opened up about the possibility of leaving F1 when his contract expires at the end of 2026.

Formula1.comApr 30, 2026
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Alex Albon reveals key Williams F1 progress but warns team may still be on the back foot

Alex Albon has confirmed that the Williams Formula 1 car has lost weight during the five-week break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.The Grove outfit had been battling with an overweight car in the opening three rounds of t…

Motorsport.comApr 30, 2026