Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has described the emotional reunion with his 1974 title-winning McLaren M23 during the team's 1000th grand prix celebrations in Miami.
Fittipaldi told the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast that the car felt exactly the same as it did decades ago. He highlighted the unchanged cockpit layout, steering wheel position and pedals, noting the thrill of driving it on the streets of Miami amid other McLaren champions.
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Lewis Hamilton described his maiden podium with Ferrari at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix as one of the hardest of his career while claiming he is 'back to his best' mentally and physically. The seven-time world champion finished third at Shanghai behind dominant Mercedes drivers, outqualifying teammate Charles Leclerc, after 26 grand prix starts with the Scuderia—the longest wait for a first podium in team history. Sitting fourth in the drivers' standings, he credited intense winter training, team support, and family for the emotional milestone.
Max Verstappen secured second place on the grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull introduced key upgrades to its RB22 car. The four-time world champion described the turnaround as 'incredible' following a challenging start to the season. He now lines up behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who took pole position.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella announced that the team will deliver an entirely new version of its MCL40 car for the Miami Grand Prix and Canada. The upgrade focuses on aerodynamic improvements for North American races. Stella expects rivals to introduce similar changes.
McLaren's Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri for a 1-2 finish, but the team slipped to fourth and seventh in grand prix qualifying. Both drivers attributed the drop to rivals improving their performance rather than any decline from McLaren. Team principal Andrea Stella praised early signs from the team's upgrades.
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Lewis Hamilton says he feels much happier entering his second year at Ferrari, better integrated with the team after a tough 2025, as the Australian Grand Prix weekend begins. Teammate Charles Leclerc stays neutral on expectations, while both drivers anticipate challenges from the new 2026 regulations.
Franco Colapinto achieved his best Formula 1 result in nearly two years during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, finishing seventh in the main race after a series of upgrades transformed the Alpine car.
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Formula 1 drivers united in pushing for regulation changes to the 2026 rules, introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The tweaks address safety concerns from high closing speeds, qualifying energy management, race starts, and wet weather performance. Feedback from drivers has been largely positive, viewing them as a step forward.