Russell copies Antonelli setup in Miami: Question whether merely ‘settings’ are driving F1 2026 performance

Russell and Anontelli on the podium for mercedes

George Russell copies Antonelli setup in Miami, overtaking Verstappen and Leclerc after late-race turnaround – Russell revealed that copying key setup elements from his teammate Antonelli transformed his race pace at the Miami Grand Prix, enabling him to overtake Verstappen and Leclerc in the closing stages. The Mercedes driver described the impact as immediate and … Read more

“Spirit of the Rules”: Why Six F1 Teams Just Copied Ferrari’s Secret Aero Weapon

The history of the beam wing in Formula One has been controversial. For the 2026 season, the FIA outlawed this particular aerodynamic device to improve the efficiency of the cars along the straights. Yet, Ferrari cleverly found a loophole in the regulations and devised an ‘exhaust wing’ which performs a similar job to its banned … Read more

FIA disqualifies Hadjar from Miami qualifying over floor breach, Verstappen unaffected on front row

F1 racing driver at testing

Hadjar disqualified from qualifying in Miami over an illegal floor and will start the Grand Prix from the pit lane – Verstappen’s team mate was disqualified from qualifying in Miami due to a technical infringement on his Red Bull car, and will therefore start the Grand Prix from the pit lane. Meanwhile, his teammate Max … Read more

FIA confirms V8 engine return in 2030: Sulayem pushes through without manufacturer backing

Mohammed Ben Sulayem giving thumbs up

The FIA has confirmed the return of V8 engines in 2030, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem pushing through the change – Formula 1 will revert to V8 engines by 2030, with Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, confirming that the change is inevitable, even without the support of manufacturers. The governing body is prepared to enforce … Read more

George Russell criticised & exposed: ‘As a top athlete, you should never think like that’ claims Windsor

George Russell of Mercedes F1 sitting in a press conference wearing race suit

Peter Windsor questions George Russell’s mentality after Miami qualifying setback – Russell has been sharply criticised by Windsor after another disappointing qualifying performance in Miami, where he was outperformed by his teammate Antonelli once again. Once seen as the clear title favourite, the British driver now faces growing scrutiny over both his form and mindset … Read more

Miami GP: Start time moved forward due to storm threat as the FIA prioritises safety

Miami turn 1 view from the grandstands

 Formula 1 has brought forward the start time of the Miami Grand Prix due to severe thunderstorm forecasts, with the FIA confirming that this decision was made to maximise the chances of completing the race safely. The fourth round of the 2026 season will now begin at 18:00 BST on Sunday, three hours earlier than … Read more

Mercedes’ Blind Spot? Why Antonelli and Russell Were Left Guessing in Miami Qualifying

Mercedes boss and drivers

Of the top Formula One teams, Mercedes is the only one bringing just a couple of upgrades to their W17 2026 challenger for the Miami Grand Prix weekend. McLaren boss Andrea Stella declared his team had brought a “completely new car” to the race in Florida, whilst Ferrari announced around “50%” of their aerodynamic components … Read more

Norris takes Miami sprint pole as McLaren surge shakes up F1 pecking order

Norris holding his hands to his mouth

Norris secures Miami sprint pole as McLaren delivers breakthrough – Lando Norris returned to the top of the timesheets by claiming pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, marking a notable improvement in McLaren’s performance. The reigning world champion set a benchmark lap time of 1:27.869 in sprint qualifying on Friday at the … Read more

Verstappen still undecided on F1 future as he calls rule changes “not enough”

Verstappen looking away

Verstappen delays decision as uncertainty continues – Max Verstappen has yet to commit to Formula 1 in the long term, admitting that he remains undecided despite weeks of reflection during the sport’s recent break. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the reigning four-time world champion said that no progress had been made on his decision … Read more