Lewis Hamilton says his Mercedes hasn’t improved over the first five races of 2022, but Toto Wolff believe the team has glimpsed its “sweet spot”.
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Zhou hoping luck ‘turns around mid-season when it matters most’
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onZhou Guanyu was left hoping for a change in luck after retiring from the Miami Grand Prix due to a water leak which developed on the first lap.
Paddock Diary: 2022 Miami Grand Prix
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onDid the Miami Grand Prix live up to the hype? American journalist RJ O’Connell attended Formula 1’s long-awaited second US round last weekend.
Red Bull reliability still “hit and miss” admits Verstappen after third win
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says Red Bull still need to get on top of their reliability problems, following his third victory of the season.
The advice from Mercedes which persuaded Hamilton not to make Safety Car pit stop “gamble”
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton explained why he decided not to make an extra pit stop during the Safety Car period in the Miami Grand Prix.
F1’s first Miami Grand Prix gets “nine out of ten” from Wolff
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff hailed Formula 1’s first Miami Grand Prix as a triumph, saying even the problems with the track worked in its favour.
Ferrari “let us off the hook” by failing to pit under Safety Car – Horner
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari missed an opportunity to win the Miami Grand Prix when they chose not to pit their drivers during the Safety Car period, says Red Bull’s Christian Horner.
Russell admits he ‘got lucky’ as Safety Car helps him sustain run of top-five finishes
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he “got a bit lucky” after a convenient Safety Car helped him to finish fifth in the Miami Grand Prix after starting 12th.
Perez was “very close” to retiring from race after sensor fault on cylinder
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull say Sergio Perez was fortunate to finish the Miami Grand Prix after a sensor fault on his Red Bull caused a loss of power.
F1 team principals dismiss fears of processional Miami Grand Prix
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 team principals played down concerns raised by their drivers that overtaking will be very difficult in the Miami Grand Prix.
Miami track ‘really cool’ but surface ‘must change for next year’, F1 drivers say
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers are unimpressed with Miami’s track surface and turn 14 barrier but otherwise largely praised the circuit’s layout.
Hamilton says he hasn’t backed down in row with FIA over jewellery
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton denied he has backed down in his row with the FIA over the wearing of jewellery during races.
F1 drivers urge safety changes before race to barrier Sainz and Ocon hit
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have urged the Miami Grand Prix organisers to change the type of barrier used at the corner where Carlos Sainz Jnr and Esteban Ocon crashed heavily.
Russell says his Mercedes felt like “a totally different beast” after Q2 exit
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onSecond practice pace-setter George Russell says his car felt like a “totally different beast” after he was eliminated in the second round of qualifying.
Wolff not convinced a new team would be a net gain for Formula 1
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff isn’t convinced that allowing an 11th team into Formula 1 would add sufficient value to the sport.
Poor grip drivers complained about at Miami track due to loose stones – Pirelli
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers complained of poor grip off-line at the Miami International Autodrome as their cars are kicking up small stones from the track surface.
Q&A: Miami GP’s CEO on how they’re ‘reigniting the passion for F1’ in America
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMiami Grand Prix CEO Richard Cregan explains how Formula 1’s hottest new event will tap into America’s love of motorsport.
McLaren will not turn into Audi F1’s team, says Brown
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has stated emphatically that the team’s name will not disappear from Formula 1.
Hamilton: FIA have “bigger fish to fry” in F1 than jewellery clampdown
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says that the FIA have “bigger fish to fry” than ensuring stricter enforcement of driver jewellery regulations.
Miami track “all okay” for start of F1 weekend after overnight repairs
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onThe Miami International Autodrome had to undergo minor repairs ahead of today’s first Formula 1 practice session.