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Zanardi dies aged 59 as F1 paddock pays tribute

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (451+ words) Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59, his family confirmed - having passed on the same date that marked the 32nd anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death. "It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which…...

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Verstappen pulls clear as Red Bull upgrades expose teammate

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (558+ words) Max Verstappen has surged ahead of his new teammate in Miami as Red Bull's major upgrade package appears to suit his driving style - leaving Isack Hadjar struggling. After a difficult start to 2026, Red Bull used the long April break to…...

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Perez wants 'four more years' after F1 return

20+ hour, 13+ min ago  (502+ words) Sergio Perez says he wants to extend his Formula 1 career well beyond his current deal after returning to the grid in 2026. The Mexican, now 36, is back with Cadillac after a difficult exit from Red Bull and a year on the…...

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Mekies says Lambiase to be Mc Laren boss as rumours intensify

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (469+ words) Laurent Mekies has effectively confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase is heading to Mc Laren to be future team principal - despite repeated efforts to downplay the move. "Gianpiero has been given an incredible opportunity. He will become the team principal of Mc…...

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Alonso hints pain remains as Honda claims vibration progress

1+ day, 27+ min ago  (522+ words) Fernando Alonso has indicated Aston Martin's vibration issues may be far from solved - despite more optimistic signals from Honda. During practice in Miami, the Spaniard was asked over team radio about the situation. "How are the vibrations?" he was asked....

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Drivers unimpressed by Miami tweaks as bigger rule calls grow

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (494+ words) Formula 1s regulation tweaks are debuting in Miami - but drivers are already looking beyond them to more fundamental changes for 2027 and beyond. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli says the immediate impact is limited. "I tested them on the simulator, and it wont…...

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Upgrades shake up Miami order as Mercedes loses edge

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (439+ words) A wave of major upgrades has blown open the competitive order in Miami, with Mercedes no longer the clear team to beat after dominating the start of the 2026 season. Sprint qualifying produced a tightly packed field, led by world champion…...

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Leclerc plays down Ferrari gains as ADUO decision looms

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (504+ words) Charles Leclerc has played down expectations that Ferrari's major Miami upgrade will immediately close the gap to Mercedes. "It's strange to see so many updates brought by so many teams. Almost everyone here will have a new car. Five weeks…...

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Madrid GP nearly sold out despite highest ticket prices

4+ day, 36+ min ago  (28+ words) Formula 1 | Madrid's new Formula 1 race remains on schedule and close to a sell-out - despite having the most expensive tickets in Europe. According to (…)...

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Melbourne to lose season opener despite vow to 'make it hard"

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (31+ words) Formula 1 | Melbourne looks set to lose its place as Formula 1's season opener from 2027, despite earlier vows to "make it hard" for rivals to take the slot. (…)...