F1 resumes with a Miami GP Sprint weekend after a five-week break, featuring an extended 90-minute practice session to help teams adjust. Mercedes leads, but rivals Ferrari and McLaren bring upgrades aiming to close the gap, while Max Verstappen's future remains a topic amid his difficult start to the 2026 season.
FIA extended Friday’s free‑practice at the Miami Grand Prix to 90 minutes, giving teams more track time after a five‑week break and 2024 technical changes. The sprint weekend schedule otherwise stays unchanged.
David Coulthard estimates an £8 million price tag to climb from karting to a Formula 1 seat, outlining the cost at each junior‑formula level and warning the sport risks losing talent without reforms.
Michael Schumacher claimed his first Imola victory since 2005, beating Fernando Alonso after a strategic pit‑stop duel, while Ferrari broke Senna’s pole record and tightened the championship race.
Audi’s F1 squad and adidas have dropped a limited‑edition ‘Miami Collection’ featuring pastel pinks and blues inspired by the city’s sunset. The range – tees, hoodies, caps, and two shoe models – is now on sale ahead of the May 1‑3 Miami Grand Prix.
Former driver Jolyon Palmer argues that, barring financial limits, Charles Leclerc would be the top choice to succeed Max Verstappen at Red Bull, while Ralf Schumacher cautions against a move amid Ferrari’s resurgence.
Former driver Anthony Davidson warns that the 2026 reduction of the boost button’s power—from 350 kW to 150 kW—could make overtaking more difficult, citing a Suzuka crash where a sudden 50 km/h speed gap caused a serious incident.
Stefano Domenicali says F1 may drop the 50/50 hybrid V6 for lighter V8/V10 units on sustainable fuel, cutting cost and weight. FIA will start rule‑making this year, eyeing a 2031 debut.
The FIA has lengthened Miami’s sole free‑practice to 90 minutes and moved earlier track times 30 minutes forward, giving teams data before the Sprint‑format race and aligning the weekend with 2026 regulation changes.
British drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri say Formula 1 would lose its benchmark if Max Verstappen departs, stressing his role as the sport’s measuring stick amid 2026 regulation changes.
McLaren boss Zak Brown says co‑ownership of F1 teams threatens sport integrity, citing Mercedes’ potential Alpine stake and Red Bull’s Racing Bulls. He urges FIA oversight and warns against expanding the model.
GT champion Kelvin van der Linde reflects on Juha Miettinen’s fatal Nürburgring crash, calling it a wake‑up call that could reshape safety culture and driver mindset in modern GT racing.
