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 secured his maiden victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The win ended a difficult 2025 season for the seven-time champion and marked his first Grand Prix success in almost two years.
McLaren celebrated its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix entry this weekend in Monaco. Former driver Fernando Alonso joined current drivers and other team alumni for the milestone event. The team also unveiled its new MCL-HY hypercar on a superyacht in the harbor.
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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.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has set a unique Formula 1 record by securing his first three consecutive pole positions and victories. The young Italian achieved this feat with his win at the Miami Grand Prix. He now leads the 2026 championship standings after just four races.
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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella described the team's performances in Montreal and Monaco as a reality check after reliability issues and a lack of pace.
Lewis Hamilton reported that his Ferrari lost its balance after a crash in third practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion qualified sixth at Spa-Francorchamps despite the issue.
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Following a chaotic Miami Grand Prix marked by incidents and penalties, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive 2026 F1 victory, extending his championship lead over teammate George Russell to 20 points. The 19-year-old outperformed rivals despite major upgrades from McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull, with George Russell struggling in qualifying.