McLaren SP expect O’Ward to stay for “many more years”
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: McLaren SP expect O’Ward to stay for “many more years” • Formula E replace Vancouver race with Marrakech return • McLaren fifth-fastest team after Miami
Miami Grand Prix draws F1’s largest live US television audience
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 has reported an average US audience of 2.6 million viewers during the live broadcast of the Miami Grand Prix.
How Formula E’s third generation car will keep it ahead of the ‘bandwagon-jumpers’
Formula E
Gen3 uses the series’ biggest progress point, regenerative braking. But can the delayed project keep up with road tech?
Alpine complain they had no say over penalty which cost Alonso points
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has complained the team was not allowed to dispute the penalty which cost Fernando Alonso a points finish in the Miami Grand Prix.
Red Bull wary of Ferrari’s high-speed cornering strength in Barcelona
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Ferrari’s performance in high-speed corners will make them strong opponents in the next round of the championship in Spain, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Alonso has more penalty points than championship points after luckless start to 2022
2022 Miami Grand Prix stats and facts
While Max Verstappen’s binary season continued, Fernando Alonso added only penalty points to his tally in F1’s first Miami Grand Prix.
Mercedes “haven’t improved in these five races” – Hamilton
2022 Miami Grand Prix
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”.
Strategy, not luck, earned Williams’ points finishes – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Strategy, not luck, earned Williams’ points finishes – Albon • IndyCar introduces electronic flag panels • “Clearly less overtaking” than expected in Miami – Gasly
Why Ocon said Alpine’s radio order to help Alonso was “not possible” to obey
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Esteban Ocon was unwilling to follow Alpine’s order to back off at the end of the Miami Grand Prix to minimise the impact of his team mate’s five-second penalty.
F1 sees “no pressing need” to add 11th team as Andretti bids to join grid
2022 F1 season
The president of Formula 1 owner Liberty Media says current 10 teams are “locked in” to their places on the grid and he isn’t planning to increase their number.
Interview: F1 22 director talks EA, physics, penalties and more in this year’s game
Gaming
Lee Mather, senior creative director for F1 22, tells RaceFans how EA’s arrival has influenced the game and what’s new for 2022.
Miami chicane may be tweaked for future races after driver complaints
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 will consider adapting the turn 14-15 chicane in Miami which was criticised by drivers, motorsport director Ross Brawn has said.
Zhou hoping luck ‘turns around mid-season when it matters most’
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Zhou 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.
2022 Miami Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Miami Grand Prix
The Miami International Autodrome presented a variety of challenges for drivers at its inaugural race weekend. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Miami Grand Prix.
Perez and Red Bull have “started to talk” over 2023 deal
RaceFans Round-up
In the round-up: Perez confirms negotiations with Red Bull • Alfa Romeo could have beaten Mercedes – Pujolar • Wolff happy with how Hamilton and Russell race
Paddock Diary: 2022 Miami Grand Prix
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Did 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.
Codemasters reveal fresh details of “new era” F1 22 game
Gaming
Codemasters and EA have revealed more details about the upcoming F1 22 game, which will be released on July 1.
Verstappen takes another win away from Leclerc to draw within striking distance
2022 Miami Grand Prix review
Max Verstappen overcame limited practice time on Friday and a qualifying mistake on Saturday to conquer Ferrari in Miami on Sunday.
Red Bull reliability still “hit and miss” admits Verstappen after third win
2022 Miami Grand Prix
Max 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
Lewis Hamilton explained why he decided not to make an extra pit stop during the Safety Car period in the Miami Grand Prix.