Costly small errors All teams and drivers have been getting used to the new track surface in Miami, but the grip has been an issue this weekend. The surface is rough, but as with any new circuit, it takes time for the grip level to build up as more laps are completed, and rubber goes […] More
Charles Leclerc snatched the first pole position of the season at the Miami International Autodrome after beating his teammate by just under two-tenths of a second. The Scuderia has returned to form following their defeat to Red Bull last time out, with both drivers impressing in the Sunshine State. But while there was joy for […] More
Charles Leclerc takes pole position no. 3️⃣ for the 2022 season! 💪#MiamiGP #F1 @Charles_Leclerc pic.twitter.com/j3E2TilsbF — Formula 1 (@F1) May 7, 2022 In a stunning battle with Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc captured pole position at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz backed up a Ferrari one-two. Leclerc had set the pace throughout practice and […] More
Sergio Perez put Red Bull top of the charts in final practice ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with championship leader Charles Leclerc slotting into second. The Mexican clocked a 1m 30.304s on the soft tires at the Miami International Autodrome, with his teammate Max Verstappen set to go quickest only to lock up on […] More
Mercedes There's something different about the @MercedesAMGF1 W13… we just can't put our finger on it 🤔#MiamiGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/miK7hi7Jmr — Formula 1 (@F1) May 6, 2022 Updated component The primary reason for the update Geometric differences compared to the previous version. Brief description of how the update works Front Wing Endplate Performance – Local Load […] More
DRIVER GROUP 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Pierre GASLY (AlphaTauri), Alex ALBON (Williams), Sergio PÉREZ (Red Bull), Lance STROLL (Aston Martin) Q: Lewis, you’re up first of all. How’s Miami been so far for you? Lewis HAMILTON: It’s been great. The weather is incredible. And we’ve had such a warm welcome here. So just been […] More
Max Verstappen was left reeling after his Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner called a “horrible” opening day of the Miami Grand Prix. The reigning champion suffered two issues over both Friday practice sessions. The Dutchman tapped the wall in FP1, and for FP2, he had his gearbox changed as a precaution. His woes were […] More
FERRARI Welcome to Miami International Autodrome 📍@Charles_Leclerc is your guide to the latest track on the calendar!#MiamiGP #F1 @f1miami pic.twitter.com/wH38NqrECz — Formula 1 (@F1) May 7, 2022 Charles Leclerc – FP1: 1:31.098, P1; FP2: 1:30.044, P2 “It was a good day. We focused on building up our pace little by little and learned quite a […] More
After much fanfare and hype, F1 cars finally took to the circuit for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for the free sessions. One that was without incidences; From George Russell and the Mercedes having a more positive weekend than other Grand Prix weekends to Max Verstappen retiring early due to a mechanical failure and Valteri […] More
George Russell set the fastest time for Mercedes in FP2 for the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc second – his teammate Carlos Sainz having crashed out of the session before Max Verstappen bowed out. Drivers began FP2 on medium compounds, track temperatures 10 degrees Celsius cooler than in FP1, with Sainz setting […] More
The FIA has confirmed Lewis Hamilton’s team has submitted a scrutineering declaration after failing to do so at the original required time. Race director Niels Wittich instructed all teams yesterday to declare in their pre-race car scrutineering submissions that their drivers would obey two regulations concerning their state of dress while driving. The restrictions imposed […] More
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc edged out Mercedes’ George Russell to set the quickest time in first practice for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, despite an error of judgment on the red-marked track. The Ferrari driver bolted on a set of the soft Pirelli compound tires to clinch the top spot by just 0.071s, with Mercedes featuring […] More
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