Formula 1 drivers will meet with the FIA to discuss potential changes to this weekend’s race schedule because of forecast heavy rain. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free A high chance of thunderstorms is forecast for Sunday after two warm, dry days at the Miami International Autodrome. “There is a meeting later on … Read more

Lewis Hamilton said he lost a significant amount of time because of problems with his car during the Japanese Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Ferrari driver ran third after his single pit stop during the Safety Car period at Suzuka, but dropped to sixth by the finish, 25 seconds … Read more

Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Formula 1 has previously had to change a season finale venue — but how feasible is it to find a replacement circuit in December? I guess the 1997 example shows how history can change (and perhaps become less exciting) if a scheduled venue … Read more

Lando Norris believes the recent rule changes introduced by Formula 1 will have little impact on this weekend’s races. Last week the FIA unveiled a package of 11 rule adjustments, most coming into force this weekend, intended to address issues with the sport’s revamped 2026 technical regulations. The revisions aim to tackle several concerns raised … Read more

All but one of the 11 Formula 1 teams have brought upgrades for the first race since a five-week break. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The sole team not introducing chassis upgrades this weekend is Aston Martin, which has been held back by power unit vibration issues that have affected performance since … Read more

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the only practice session ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris both came close to beating Leclerc’s best lap on soft tyres but were ultimately unable to improve their times at the end of the session. … Read more

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter andgo ad-free Esteban Ocon, Haas, Miami International Autodrome, 2026 Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Miami International Autodrome, 2026 Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi, Miami International Autodrome, 2026 Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi, Miami International Autodrome, 2026 Lance Stroll, Aston Martin, Miami … Read more

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has strongly rejected suggestions that this season’s changes have made Formula 1 racing feel overly “artificial.” Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Several drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, have criticised how easily positions can change under the new energy deployment rules and F1’s Overtake Mode. The … Read more

Lando Norris has claimed provisional pole for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, putting McLaren at the front ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and teammate Oscar Piastri. Row 1 1. (1) Lando Norris 1’27.869McLaren-Mercedes MCL40 2. (12) Andrea Kimi Antonelli 1’28.091Mercedes W17 Row 2 3. (81) Oscar Piastri 1’28.108McLaren-Mercedes MCL40 4. (16) Charles Leclerc 1’28.239Ferrari … Read more

Mercedes’ streak of qualifying dominance in 2026 ended in Miami as Lando Norris took pole for the sprint race. The McLaren driver outpaced championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli, while Oscar Piastri’s strong run ensured Mercedes-powered cars occupied three of the top four grid slots. George Russell could manage only sixth in the other Mercedes, lined … Read more