Why Verstappen has a new floor in Miami – but his engine could be holding him back

As revealed by Autosport, Red Bull Racing is phasing in a small but significant update package in three steps. In Jeddah, it introduced a few new components and bodywork tweaks, in Miami there are modifications to the floor, and further updates are scheduled for Imola. According to the FIA’s technical document, Red Bull’s Miami package consists of modified floor fences and floor edges – in …Keep reading

Leclerc “annoyed” by Ferrari’s missing F1 Miami GP pace

Charles Leclerc was visibly disappointed after qualifying sixth for Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix sprint race, registering his ‘annoyance’ that Ferrari had lacked pace thus far this weekend.
The Monegasque had arrived in Miami with the understanding that he was finding pace in Ferrari’s SF-25 through a series of set-up tweaks that had ensured the car was handling more to his liking.
After …Keep reading

Why Verstappen expects a “tough” F1 Miami GP sprint race

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen expects to be in for a tough time in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, citing expected high temperatures and Red Bull’s recurring understeer issues at low speed.
Verstappen was the only driver to take two flying laps in sprint qualifying, where he improved on his second tour of the Miami International Autodrome to move ahead of George Russell – who …Keep reading

No penalty for Max Verstappen after sprint qualifying incident

Max Verstappen has escaped a grid drop for Saturday’s Miami Grand Prix sprint race after an investigation into his SQ2 outlap, with Red Bull handed a reprimand instead.
Verstappen, who ended up qualifying fourth behind shock polesitter Andrea Kimi Antonelli and both McLaren drivers, was summoned to the stewards for allegedly driving unnecessarily slowly.
The FIA’s sporting regulations …Keep reading