Ricciardo “obviously angry” with Q1 exit at F1 Miami GP as second set of soft tyres “didn’t have the grip”

Daniel Ricciardo’s Saturday in Miami was the ultimate definition of a mixed bag.The Australian drove a superb Sprint to fend off Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri to claim a brilliant P4, his first points of the current campaign. However, come Grand Prix qualifying, everything changed. A complete lack of rear grip on his final lap…

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F1 Miami GP | Qualifying | Verstappen beats the Ferraris to pole in close session

Q1 Kevin Magnussen posted the first time of the session with a 1:29.015. The Ferraris came out of the traps well, with Carlos Sainz’s 1:28.159 putting him 0.024s ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Perez, Russell, Piastri, Alonso, Ricciardo, Norris, Hamilton and Tsunoda completed the top 10 after 7 minutes. World Championship leader Max Verstappen came…

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“Nice to keep a few people quiet” — Ricciardo has a “powerful feeling” after P4 finish in Miami GP F1 Sprint

The Sprint session during the Miami Grand Prix featured a mix of chaotic driving and penalties further down the grid, while the race at the front unfolded relatively smoothly, including Daniel Ricciardo’s standout performance. Starting from fourth on the grid, Ricciardo executed a crucial overtake on Sergio Perez’ Red Bull at turn 2, who had…

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F1 Miami GP | Sprint Race | Verstappen wins ahead of Leclerc and Perez, Ricciardo defends P4 from Sainz

Saturday and time for the Sprint Race in sunny Miami, with Max Verstappen starting yet again in front of everyone with his Red Bull. Mediums are the preferred choice for most of the grid, only exceptions are Yuki Tsunoda and Logan Sargeant who opted for the softest compound. Work for the stewards begins even before…

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“It’s so nice starting towards the front” — Ricciardo reflects on mega qualifying as he starts P4 for F1 Sprint in Miami

Friday was a memorable day for Daniel Ricciardo as he qualified in P4 for Saturday’s F1 Sprint as he excelled in SQ2 and SQ3. He has yet to score points this season and entered the Miami Grand Prix with a goal to bring some points back home. Tomorrow represents a fantastic opportunity. The Australian driver…

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Former Red Bull F1 drivers discuss “very inspiring” Adrian Newey as he departs next year

Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull in early 2025 after a hugely successful stint at the team after joining in 2006, winning 13 F1 titles. The Briton has been integral to the Austrian outfit’s success, leading Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen to a combined seven championships. Multiple former Red Bull drivers praised the 65-year-old including…

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Ricciardo: “You don’t need enemies” in F1 as he does not expect to talk with an unrepentant Stroll

Behind his smiles and constant laughter, Daniel Ricciardo’s road to Miami has been paved with challenges, circling back to the last grand prix in China. With a battle in the midfield of the sport, RB is currently sixth in the constructor’s championship, with seven points scored this season so far through Yuki Tsunoda. Team principal…

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Mekies: RB F1 has “never been confident” about pace over midfield competitors with Miami GP upgrade coming

The RB Formula 1 team is gearing up for the Miami Grand Prix with a new upgrade that aims to maintain their lead in the heated midfield competition. With a tight battle against Haas and other teams in the mid-tier, every point counts, and RB’s latest development could help them keep “surfing on the top”…

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Esteban Ocon a big contender for the second Audi F1 seat as talks take place

Esteban Ocon has emerged as a serious contender for the second Sauber/Audi seat, sources have confirmed to Pit Debrief. On Friday morning European time, it was confirmed by Haas that Nico Hülkenberg would be leaving team at the end of 2024. Minutes later, Sauber/Audi announced the German driver would be joining them for 2025 on…

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