Author: Max Astle

On the morning of last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was summoned to an abrupt meeting with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. It is no secret that Hamilton has been unhappy with his start at Ferrari. His struggles continued at the Miami Grand Prix. The Briton finished in eighth and was more than a minute off the pace of race winner Oscar Piastri. One of Hamilton’s defining moments during the race was his strained team radio exchange with his race engineer, Riccardo Adami. According to F1 reporter Frederic Ferret, there is “not a problem” between Hamilton and the…

Flavio Briatore addresses rumors surrounding the resignation of Oli Oakes and confirms they are completely false.

George Russell delivered a stunning recovery at the 2025 F1 Miami GP, converting a challenging weekend into a podium finish with bold strategy and perfect execution from Mercedes. Mercedes’ “bold strategy” paid off in Miami Despite qualifying P5 for both the Sprint and GP races, Russell struggled to feel at one with the W16 throughout the event. Improvements made to the car did little to resolve the issues, leaving the Briton unsettled heading into race day. However, Mercedes’ strategic gamble around the race’s Virtual Safety Cars proved decisive. When asked post-race whether a top-three finish ever seemed likely, Russell responded:…

Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult 2025 F1 Miami GP, starting 12th on the grid. However, a mid-race Virtual Safety Car altered the complexion of his afternoon, as he closed in on teammate Charles Leclerc in the second half of the race. Leclerc had earlier overtaken Williams driver Carlos Sainz for seventh place, and Ferrari’s strategy initially called for both drivers to hold position. Yet as Hamilton’s newer, softer medium tyres appeared to offer greater pace than Leclerc’s, he requested permission from his race engineer to move ahead. Ferrari delayed the instruction, prompting Hamilton to voice his frustration over team radio.…

McLaren’s Lando Norris took victory in the Miami GP Sprint race, triumphantly returning to the podium to secure a win helped by a late safety car. Prior to the Sprint race commencing, heavy rainfall submerged the track, resulting in a delay of the sprint race due to the conditions. But the main reason for the outcome of the race came near the end, when the track rapidly dried in the closing stages. Leading to a flurry of stops from inters to slicks. On Lap 14, World Driver Championship leader, Oscar Piastri, was brought in from the lead to move onto slicks.…

As the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix unfolds this weekend, Mercedes-AMG Petronas CEO and Team Principal Toto Wolff has provided detailed insights into the W16’s performance, aiming to recapture the dominance the team once displayed between 2014 and 2022. Wolff dissatisfied despite competitive results Following a strong start to the season—marked by a series of consistent results that have propelled Mercedes to second place in the Constructors’ Championship—Wolff remains cautiously optimistic. The team’s success across the last five races, including three podium finishes, has exceeded initial expectations. Senior driver George Russell acknowledged this progress yesterday, highlighting that such results…

Ahead of the 2025 F1 Miami GP, McLaren driver Lando Norris has been vocal about his displeasure with the MCL39 and the ongoing callenges that have prevented him from performing at his highest level. Some “small things” limiting Norris’ comfort with MCL39 While speaking to the media ahead of the 2025 F1 Miami GP during Thursday’s FIA press conference. Norris was asked whether the car was better suited to him or fellow teammate Oscar Piastri. While he struggled to answer at first, he eventually admitted that certain aspects of the car did not suit him. “It’s a difficult one to…

Lando Norris remains focused on delivering a stronger performance at the 2025 F1 Miami GP, as he continues searching for more speed in the McLaren MCL39. Despite showing flashes of pace, he admitted that things “haven’t clicked” with the car so far this season. After narrowly missing out on a podium in Saudi Arabia, Norris has found himself locked in an internal battle with teammate, Oscar Piastri as both drivers push to lead McLaren’s charge in the Drivers’ Championship. Speaking ahead of this weekend’s race, Norris reflected on his breakthrough victory in F1, which came at the 2024 Miami GP.…

As reported by the BBC, Shaila-Ann Rao will return to motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, just over two years after her abrupt departure. Starting May 1st, she will serve as an advisor to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem, as he prepares to seek a second term as FIA president. In her new role, Rao will serve as an advisor to Ben Sulayem, guiding him on regulatory and commerical matters across severn FIA World Championships, including Formula 1. In a statement, Rao expressed enthusiam about rejoining the FIA, stating: “I am looking forward to advising the FIA president across the FIA…

Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, has dismissed rumours about Max Verstappen’s departure from the Red Bull team. With recent speculation that Mercedes driver George Russell may take on a potential Red Bull seat in 2026 after an amazing start to the season. Max Verstappen’s future at the team and possible departure has been a swirling rumour over the past weeks. However Christian Horner is confident about Max Verstappen’s future. Speaking in a media session after the Saudi Arabian GP, he dismissed rumours of the Dutchman’s departure: “There’s been a lot of noise, but the noise has been out there,…