Formula 1 returns to the United States this weekend as the street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium hosts the Miami Grand Prix for the third time – and the second of six sprint weekends in 2024.
Max Verstappen was in dominant form last time out in China, winning both the sprint race and grand prix in Shanghai, and leads the world championship despite the current unrest at Red Bull which has led to Adrian Newey’s shock departure from the team this week, with Ferrari favourites to sign the star designer.
Sergio Perez is 25 points behind his team-mate in the standings, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz next-best on the list. Lando Norris finished second in Shanghai as he continues to target a first win in F1, while Lewis Hamilton will be striving for more following his worst ever start to a season.
Miami was selected as one of six venues to host a sprint weekend by F1 this year. Verstappen has won the first two editions of the race, which first appeared on the calendar in 2022, and put his Red Bull on pole for the race on Saturday after also winning the sprint race.
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F1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX – LATEST UPDATES
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Lando Norris wins first F1 race at Miami Grand Prix
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Top-3 – Norris, Verstapppen, Lecerc (Lap 55/57)
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CRASH! Magnussen-Sargeant crash opens door for Lando Norris
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START! Oscar Piastri up to second in lightning start
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Max Verstappen started on pole position for the Miami GP; Leclerc 2nd; Sainz 3rd
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Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen won the sprint race; Leclerc 2nd; Perez 3rd
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MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Max Verstapppen to Lando Norris:
22:42 , Kieran Jackson
“Well done mate!”
Nice touch.
Lando Norris:
22:37 , Kieran Jackson
“Woahhhhhhh! Woahhhhh! I love you all, I love you all – thank you very much!
“We did it Will!
“I guess that’s how it’s done. Finally! Ah, so happy! I knew it when we came in today – I said today was a day full of opportunities. We did it!”
“Thanks Mum, thanks Dad! This one’s for my Grandma, thank you very much!”
Lando Norris wins the Miami Grand Prix!
22:35 , Kieran Jackson
He’s done it! On his 110th attempt, Lando Norris has won his first F1 race!
Jubilant scenes in his cockpit and in the McLaren garage!
He becomes the 21st man to win a Formula 1 race!
His arms are aloft in his cockpit!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Final lap (Lap 57/57)
22:33 , Kieran Jackson
This is it! McLaren fans in the granstands are doing beserk!
How nervy will Lando be now?!
The gap is 7.3 seconds to Verstappen.
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Three laps to go for Lando (Lap 55/57)
22:31 , Kieran Jackson
Tick-tock. 6.7 seconds now the gap from Norris to Verstappen.
Top-10 with three laps to go: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Alonso, Ocon
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris has a six-second lead (Lap 53/57)
22:28 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris’ lead now six seconds.
As team-mate Piastri fights Ricciardo low down the order, his engineer reminds him: “Oscar, Lando is leading the race – we do not want a safety car.”
They’ve just done a zoom in on the McLaren pit wall – and the nerves are jangling.
5 laps to go. Can Lando bring it home unscathed?
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris’ lead increases (Lap 48/57)
22:21 , Kieran Jackson
Norris’ gap to Verstappen: 5.2 seconds. That lead keeps growing…
Elsewhere, Fernando Alonso up to ninth as he passes Esteban Ocon.
Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Alonso, Ocon
10 laps to go. How’re the nerves on the McLaren pit wall?!
F1 Miami Grand Prix:Lando Norris keeps building his lead (Lap 44/57)
22:15 , Kieran Jackson
On fresher tyres and armed with a McLaren showing super speed, Lando Norris’ lead to Max Verstappen is now 3.9 seconds!
It’s looking brilliant right now for the Brit in his 110th race!
Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Ocon, Alonso
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri pits (Lap 41/57)
22:10 , Kieran Jackson
While Norris is in dreamland out in front, it’s a nightmare for Oscar Piastri after such a strong start!
He pits – and is now at the rear of the field!
All eyes at McLaren now turn to the race leader… can Lando hold on?! Gap to Verstappen: 3.3 seconds.
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris continues to build his lead (Lap 40/57)
22:09 , Kieran Jackson
This is terrific pace from Lando Norris! He continues to build his lead to 2.6 seconds, with Max Verstappen saying that the turning is a “disaster!”
Carlos Sainz has finally got past Oscar Piastri with a nip-and-tuck fight at the penultimate corner!
And Piastri drops another two spots to seventh, behind Perez and Hamilton.
Piastri has front-wing damage from his battle with Sainz!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: No further investigation on Piastri-Sainz (Lap 37/57)
22:04 , Kieran Jackson
Despite Sainz fuming over team radio, no further investigation on that collision with Piastri…
Out in front, Norris now two seconds ahead of Verstappen!
Could this be the day for Lando Norris?! 20 laps to go…
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Piastri and Sainz touch! (Lap 34/57)
22:01 , Kieran Jackson
Big scrap between Piastri and Sainz for fourth – Sainz has to go off track and bang wheels!
Piastri keeps fourth!
Out ahead, Norris’ lead to Verstappen increases… to 1.6 seconds now…
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris keeps the lead (Lap 33/57)
21:58 , Kieran Jackson
It was tight, but Norris keeps the lead!
The Ferrari of Leclerc was interested at turn one too… but stays in third!
Verstappen goes wrong at turn eight and Norris now has a 1.1 sec lead over Verstappen – outside of DRS!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris leads… (Lap 32/57)
21:56 , Kieran Jackson
Safety car is ending…
Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Piastri, Sainz, Perez, Tsunoda, Hamilton, Russell, Ocon
Can Lando keep the lead at the restart? Huge moments here as Norris eyes his first F1 win!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Big collision between Magnussen and Sargeant
21:55 , Kieran Jackson
Magnussen picks up a 10-second penalty for this…
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris keeps the lead!
21:52 , Kieran Jackson
The safety car has picked up Max Verstappen!
Lando Norris pits and is about 36 seconds ahead of Verstappen – and the safety car lets the pack go to catch Verstappen.
Wow, Norris leads then!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Safety car!
21:49 , Kieran Jackson
There’s been an incident with Magnussen and Albon – and Sargeant is in the wall at turn three!
This should work out brilliantly for Lando Norris – who has taken the lead ahead of Piastri and Sainz who just pitted!
Let’s take a look what happens here…
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen pits (Lap 25/57)
21:43 , Kieran Jackson
No gain for Verstappen with VSC, but Red Bull pit him anyway – 2.2 secs – and he slots back in fourth.
Oscar Piastri now leads this race!
Are they hoping for another safety car?
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Virtual safety car (Lap 23/57)
21:40 , Kieran Jackson
The stewards sprint on to remove the bollard and the debris!
A rapid VSC period for 30 seconds, but none of the frontrunners were near the pits!
So they haven’t pitted – track clear!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen clatters a bollard!
21:38 , Kieran Jackson
Verstappen – of all people! – hits the bollard at the turn 13 chicane!
It goes near the racing line at the start of the back straight – will we get a safety car?
Nothing from the FIA yet.
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc pits (Lap 20/57)
21:35 , Kieran Jackson
Leclerc pits and it’s a RAPID 1.9 second stop from the Ferrari pit crew!
Leclerc slots in to sixth, with Sainz up to third.
What will McLaren do, will they bring in Piastri?
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Sergio Perez pits (Lap 19/57)
21:33 , Kieran Jackson
Perez pits from fifth – where Lando Norris was right on his tail – and the Mexican drops down to 10th in clean air.
At the front, Verstappen’s lead now 3.2 seconds. And Piastri continues to do brilliantly to keep Leclerc behind him to retain second place.
Top-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Tsunoda, Ocon, Perez
F1 Miami Grand Prix: No pit stops yet! (Lap 15/57)
21:27 , Kieran Jackson
No pit stops yet…
Max Verstappen now 2.9 secs clear of Oscar Piastri, with Charles Leclerc 0.7 secs behind Piastri – but unable to get past the McLaren!
Lewis Hamilton has also, finally, passed Nico Hulkenberg!
Which of the frontrunners will pit off their medium tyres first?
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Vertappen 2.6 secs ahead of Oscar Piastri (Lap 10/57)
21:19 , Kieran Jackson
So Verstappen outside of DRS range but not storming away from the rest of the field…
Leclerc within DRS of Piastri but can’t make a move stick.
Top-10 after 10 laps: Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Norris, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Russell, Tsunoda
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton tussling with Nico Hulkenberg (Lap 8/57)
21:17 , Kieran Jackson
Hamilton takes seventh back from Haas driver Hulkenberg, who moved a bit in the braking zone, before Hamilton went wide at the final corner to lose it again!
“Nearly just had a big crash there!” says Hamilton.
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri up to second!
21:11 , Kieran Jackson
What pace from McLaren!
Piastri passes Leclerc down the inside on the main straight with DRS – and keeps position post-corner!
Terrific from the Aussie!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen out of DRS range (Lap 3/57)
21:08 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen already has a lead of 1.8 secs to Leclerc, while Piastri is having a stunner – and has just set the fastest lap.
They’re your top-three!
4-10: Sainz, Perez, Norris, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell
George Russell has dropped three places while Nico Hulkenberg coasted past Lewis Hamilton – Haas quicker than Mercedes early on!
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Sergio Perez storms off track!
21:06 , Kieran Jackson
Lights out and drama at turn one!
Max Verstappen got a great start but Sergio Perez went storming off track and almost took out his team-mate!
Sainz got a march on Leclerc before dropping back, while Oscar Piastri is up to third!
An entertaining start!
Formation lap!
21:04 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen leads the pack around then ahead of the start of this race…
He has led the first lap in the last nine F1 races…. can he make it 10 in a row?
Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:
20:58 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Sergio Perez
5. Lando Norris
6. Oscar Piastri
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Lance Stroll
12. Pierre Gasly
13. Esteban Ocon
14. Alex Albon
15. Fernando Alonso
16. Lance Stroll
17. Logan Sargeant
18. Kevin Magnussen
19. Zhou Guanyu
20. Daniel Ricciardo*
*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China
Miami Grand Prix odds!
20:55 , Kieran Jackson
Miami GP 2024 winner
Max Verstappen 1/10
Charles Leclerc 15/2
Sergio Perez 18/1
Carlos Sainz 20/1
Lando Norris 22/1
Oscar Piastri 66/1
George Russell 100/1
Lewis Hamilton 100/1
Fernando Alonso 250/1
Lance Stroll 250/1
Daniel Ricardo 1500/1
Odds provided by Betway
George Russell:
20:53 , Kieran Jackson
“Toasty out here, deg will be thing. We can catch the McLarens and Ferraris.”
Russell starts P7…
Daniel Ricciardo:
20:50 , Kieran Jackson
“The morning was brilliant. Afternoon not so good. Different day today, we’ve got a long race.”
Ricciardo down in P20 today.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur:
20:48 , Kieran Jackson
“We were slower than Red Bull yesterday but the start is important, if we can catch the DRS at the beginning it’s a game-changer!
“We need to finish lap one in good shape, position is crucial, yesterday was difficult to overtake.”
Time for the US national anthem!
20:47 , Kieran Jackson
Star Spangled Banner plays out at the Miami International Autodrome!
Performed by Marc Anthony!
Susie Wolff:
20:42 , Kieran Jackson
“We’ve had a fantastic weekend with F1 Academy – it couldn’t be better right now.”
Driver Standings ahead of Miami Grand Prix
20:40 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 118 points
2. Sergio Perez – 91 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 83 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 73 points
5. Lando Norris – 58 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 41 points
7. George Russell – 33 points
8. Fernando Alonso – 31 points
9. Lewis Hamilton – 19 points
10. Lance Stroll – 9 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 8 points
12. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg – 6 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 5 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 1 point
16. Alex Albon – 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 0 points
18. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Lando Norris on Sky Sports:
20:31 , Kieran Jackson
“I see it going well. Car has been good all weekend, team has done a great job. I’m confident we can get some good points today.
“These hot conditions are not in our favour, we’re two-tenths off pole and I know we’re fifth, but it’s not bad at all. We can pressure the guys ahead, a confident position.
“Everything is about keeping the tyres good. All about hitting your marks!”
Norris starts fifth on the grid.
MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
20:26 , Kieran Jackson
“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.
Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.
Full piece below:
Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Can Charles Leclerc get a march on Max Verstappen at the start?
20:20 , Kieran Jackson
“I hope he’s (Max’s) still a little bit unhappy with the car!” 🤣
Charles is hoping to be able to keep the pressure up on Max tomorrow 😅 pic.twitter.com/lFNgk0a72q
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 4, 2024
Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:
20:16 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Sergio Perez
5. Lando Norris
6. Oscar Piastri
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Lance Stroll
12. Pierre Gasly
13. Esteban Ocon
14. Alex Albon
15. Fernando Alonso
16. Lance Stroll
17. Logan Sargeant
18. Kevin Magnussen
19. Zhou Guanyu
20. Daniel Ricciardo*
*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China
Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix
20:08 , Kieran Jackson
Donald Trump has arrived at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for Sunday’s F1 race as he takes a break from his high-profile hush-money trial in New York.
The security surrounding the event in Florida has been significantly increased following the former US President’s decision to attend the sixth round of the F1 campaign.
The 77-year-old, currently on trial in New York for allegedly falsifying documents to cover up hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, headed to the McLaren garage to meet the British team’s CEO Zak Brown, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix
Max seems happy at Red Bull – for now
20:04 , Kieran Jackson
“Why would you want to leave when you’re already in the best position?”
Max Verstappen on the possibility of moving to another team 👀💬 pic.twitter.com/j0UPNbL3HM
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 5, 2024
Driver Standings ahead of Miami Grand Prix
20:02 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 118 points
2. Sergio Perez – 91 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 83 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 73 points
5. Lando Norris – 58 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 41 points
7. George Russell – 33 points
8. Fernando Alonso – 31 points
9. Lewis Hamilton – 19 points
10. Lance Stroll – 9 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 8 points
12. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg – 6 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 5 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 1 point
16. Alex Albon – 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 0 points
18. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Donald Trump in Miami!
19:43 , Kieran Jackson
US Secret Service are everywhere at the circuit as President Donald Trump walks into the McLaren garage and waves to the crowd!
Odell Beckham among the starts in Miami today!
19:35 , Kieran Jackson
Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:
19:25 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Sergio Perez
5. Lando Norris
6. Oscar Piastri
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Lance Stroll
12. Pierre Gasly
13. Esteban Ocon
14. Alex Albon
15. Fernando Alonso
16. Lance Stroll
17. Logan Sargeant
18. Kevin Magnussen
19. Zhou Guanyu
20. Daniel Ricciardo*
*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China
When is the Miami Grand Prix?
19:12 , Kieran Jackson
The race starts at 9pm (BST).
Max Verstappen starts on pole with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc alongside him. Can Leclerc take the lead at turn one?
Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix
18:48 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris has explained his injury, sustained in the week’s break in the demanding Formula One schedule ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Norris injured his face while spending some time in Amsterdam, and pictures spread of the British driver with a bandage wrapped across his face after an incident during the Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations alongside DJ Martin Garrix.
Full piece below:
Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix
Constructors’ Championship after sprint race
18:30 , Kieran Jackson
1. Red Bull – 209 points
2. Ferrari – 162 points
3. McLaren – 99 points
4. Mercedes – 52 points
5. Aston Martin – 40 points
6. RB – 13 points
7. Haas – 7 points
8. Williams – 0 points
9. Alpine – 0 points
10. Sauber – 0 points
Fernando Alonso was not happy with Lewis Hamilton after the sprint race:
18:13 , Kieran Jackson
Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’
Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty in Saturday’s sprint race in Miami “because he is not Spanish”, Fernando Alonso has claimed.
Alonso accused Hamilton of “arriving like a bull” and subsequently said he “ruined” other drivers’ races after they collided at the opening corner at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Alonso suffered a puncture following the coming together. His Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll and British driver Lando Norris retired with damage after they, too, were caught up in the four-car tangle.
The stewards noted the incident, but took no action. Hamilton finished eighth but was later demoted to 16th when he was hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit-lane.
Full piece below:
Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’
Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?
17:57 , Kieran Jackson
The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation – he does not turn 18 until August 25.
FIA is looking into it – it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.
Watch this space!
MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
17:47 , Kieran Jackson
“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.
Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.
Full piece below:
Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Driver Standings after Miami sprint race
17:40 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 118 points
2. Sergio Perez – 91 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 83 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 73 points
5. Lando Norris – 58 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 41 points
7. George Russell – 33 points
8. Fernando Alonso – 31 points
9. Lewis Hamilton – 19 points
10. Lance Stroll – 9 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 8 points
12. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg – 6 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 5 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 1 point
16. Alex Albon – 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 0 points
18. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari
17:36 , Kieran Jackson
Christian Horner believes Adrian Newey will “take some time” to decide his future – but refused to rule out the prospect that Red Bull’s design guru could join Ferrari next year.
Red Bull confirmed the departure of their chief technical officer Newey, the man praised with this current era of car which is dominating Formula 1 currently, earlier this week after 18 years.
Newey had a contract until the end of 2025 – signed last May – but is said to be unhappy with the current power struggle within the team, focused on team principal Horner and long-term adviser Helmut Marko, in the wake of the scandal engulfing F1 boss Horner and his conduct towards a female colleague.
Now, Newey is set to leave early next year, with Ferrari the most likely destination for his services where he would potentially form a partnership with Lewis Hamilton in Italy in 2025. Aston Martin have also made a big-money offer.
Full quotes below:
Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Raceday!
17:34 , Kieran Jackson
Formula 1 returns to the United States this weekend as the street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium hosts the Miami Grand Prix for the third time – and the second of six sprint weekends in 2024.
Max Verstappen was in dominant form last time out in China, winning both the sprint race and grand prix in Shanghai, and leads the world championship despite the current unrest at Red Bull which has led to Adrian Newey’s shock departure from the team this week, with Ferrari favourites to sign the star designer.
Sergio Perez is 25 points behind his team-mate in the standings, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz next-best on the list. Lando Norris finished second in Shanghai as he continues to target a first win in F1, while Lewis Hamilton will be striving for more following his worst ever start to a season.
Miami was selected as one of six venues to host a sprint weekend by F1 this year. Verstappen has won the first two editions of the race, which first appeared on the calendar in 2022, and put his Red Bull on pole on Saturday after also winning the sprint race in Florida.
Catch you tomorrow!
Saturday 4 May 2024 23:29 , Kieran Jackson
That’s all from us on another day of Max Verstappen domination in Miami!
Could things be different tomorrow? Join us throughout the day for all the build-up to the Miami Grand Prix before lights out at 9pm (BST).
Until then, goodnight!
What is the starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix?
Saturday 4 May 2024 23:12 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Sergio Perez
5. Lando Norris
6. Oscar Piastri
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Yuki Tsunoda
11. Lance Stroll
12. Pierre Gasly
13. Esteban Ocon
14. Alex Albon
15. Fernando Alonso
16. Lance Stroll
17. Logan Sargeant
18. Kevin Magnussen
19. Zhou Guanyu
20. Daniel Ricciardo*
*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China
Max Verstappen continues dominance by easing to pole for Miami Grand Prix
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:57 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen continued his crushing dominance of Formula One by taking pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.
Four hours after racing to victory in Saturday’s sprint race, Verstappen saw off the challenge from Ferrari at the Hard Rock Stadium to retain his perfect record in qualifying this season.
Verstappen’s latest one-lap triumph marked his seventh consecutive pole – just one short of Ayrton Senna’s record – and he will start Sunday’s main event as the strong favourite to take his fifth win of the campaign.
Full report below:
Max Verstappen continues dominance by easing to pole for Miami Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz after finishing third:
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:40 , Kieran Jackson
“The pace was there. We did some clean laps, it’s really tricky here with new softs. The laps were not too bad.
“It’s almost impossible to do a clean lap around here. Tricky balance.”
Charles Leclerc afetr finishing second:
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:28 , Kieran Jackson
“I felt so much on the limit, we started to lose the tyres, overheating them a bit. That’s where we lost a little bit.
“It’s about keeping the DRS after turn one, we must not lose it. It’s about the start.”
Max Verstappen after securing pole;
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:19 , Kieran Jackson
“We definitely improved the car a bit. Every single year we come here I find it difficult to be consistent. It’s super hard to make sure sector one and sector three feels good. It’s incredibly tough and about finding that balance. Not the enjoyable lap of my career.
“It definitely feels more under control.”
TOP-10 FOR THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX:
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:12 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Sergio Perez
5. Lando Norris
6. Oscar Piastri
7. George Russell
8. Lewis Hamilton
9. Nico Hulkenberg
10. Yuki Tsunoda
Max Verstappen on pole position for the Miami GP!
Saturday 4 May 2024 22:04 , Kieran Jackson
Nobody went quicker!
Max Verstappen keeps top spot, with Charles Leclerc second and Carlos Sainz in third! A tenth in it at the top.
That’s Max’s seventh pole in a row!
4-10: Perez, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda
Driver Standings after sprint race
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:58 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 118 points
2. Sergio Perez – 91 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 83 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 73 points
5. Lando Norris – 58 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 41 points
7. George Russell – 33 points
8. Fernando Alonso – 31 points
9. Lewis Hamilton – 19 points
10. Lance Stroll – 9 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 8 points
12. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg – 6 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 5 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 1 point
16. Alex Albon – 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 0 points
18. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
F1 Miami Grand Prix: Qualifying coming up!
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:55 , Kieran Jackson
Here we go then!
Will we see a shake-up at the front? Max Verstappen has claimed pole position at every race so far this season – will he do it again in round six?
Or can the likes of Charles Leclerc or Lando Norris challenge Red Bull?
Qualifying coming up in five minutes!
Can Lando Norris nail it in grand prix qualifying?
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:53 , Kieran Jackson
“Today we paid the price of being back with some of the people who are a bit more careless” 😬
Lando Norris on his disappointing Sprint, which saw him forced to retire on Lap 1 👇 pic.twitter.com/nyyKwRlo7t
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 4, 2024
Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:51 , Kieran Jackson
Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty in Saturday’s sprint race in Miami “because he is not Spanish”, Fernando Alonso has claimed.
Alonso accused Hamilton of “arriving like a bull” and subsequently said he “ruined” other drivers’ races after they collided at the opening corner at the Hard Rock Stadium.
Alonso suffered a puncture following the coming together. His Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll and British driver Lando Norris retired with damage after they, too, were caught up in the four-car tangle.
The stewards noted the incident, but took no action. Hamilton finished eighth but was later demoted to 16th when he was hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit-lane.
Full piece below:
Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’
Adrian Newey speaks about his Red Bull exit
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:48 , Kieran Jackson
MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:43 , Kieran Jackson
“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.
Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.
Full piece below:
Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Driver Standings after sprint race
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:22 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 118 points
2. Sergio Perez – 91 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 83 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 73 points
5. Lando Norris – 58 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 41 points
7. George Russell – 33 points
8. Fernando Alonso – 31 points
9. Lewis Hamilton – 19 points
10. Lance Stroll – 9 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda – 8 points
12. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
13. Nico Hulkenberg – 6 points
14. Daniel Ricciardo – 5 points
15. Kevin Magnussen – 1 point
16. Alex Albon – 0 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 0 points
18. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
19. Pierre Gasly – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Can Max Verstappen perform a repeat pole later on?
Saturday 4 May 2024 20:12 , Kieran Jackson
Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?
Saturday 4 May 2024 19:47 , Kieran Jackson
The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation – he does not turn 18 until August 25.
FIA is looking into it – it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.
Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix
Saturday 4 May 2024 19:22 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris has explained his injury, sustained in the week’s break in the demanding Formula One schedule ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Norris injured his face while spending some time in Amsterdam, and pictures spread of the British driver with a bandage wrapped across his face after an incident during the Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations alongside DJ Martin Garrix.
Full piece below:
Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix
MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Saturday 4 May 2024 16:41 , Kieran Jackson
“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.
Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.
Full piece below:
Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Max Verstappen’s reaction to Adrian Newey’s departure:
Saturday 4 May 2024 15:52 , Kieran Jackson
“I would have preferred, of course, for Adrian to stay.
“But at the end of the day, and that’s what I also said to Adrian, you have to do what you think is best for yourself, because at the end of the day, F1 is a bit of a shark tank.
“And I think it’s very important that you do think about yourself, that you make the right decisions for yourself and your family.
“So I also don’t blame him. If someone wants to leave, you go and pursue other goals or things in life, so that’s absolutely fine.”
Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?
Saturday 4 May 2024 14:58 , Kieran Jackson
The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation – he does not turn 18 until August 25.
FIA is looking into it – it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.
Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari
Saturday 4 May 2024 14:32 , Kieran Jackson
Christian Horner believes Adrian Newey will “take some time” to decide his future – but refused to rule out the prospect that Red Bull’s design guru could join Ferrari next year.
Red Bull confirmed the departure of their chief technical officer Newey, the man praised with this current era of car which is dominating Formula 1 currently, earlier this week after 18 years.
Newey had a contract until the end of 2025 – signed last May – but is said to be unhappy with the current power struggle within the team, focused on team principal Horner and long-term adviser Helmut Marko, in the wake of the scandal engulfing F1 boss Horner and his conduct towards a female colleague.
Now, Newey is set to leave early next year, with Ferrari the most likely destination for his services where he would potentially form a partnership with Lewis Hamilton in Italy in 2025. Aston Martin have also made a big-money offer.
Full quotes below:
Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari
MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
Saturday 4 May 2024 13:59 , Kieran Jackson
“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.
Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.
Full piece below:
Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true
