F1 2024

Perez “disappointed” with P4 in F1 Miami GP grid but “happy” with pace: “A couple of hundredths and it would’ve looked a lot different”

Nicolas Lopes6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Sergio Perez will start the 2024 Miami GP from fourth on the grid, after a strong qualifying session which saw the Mexican just over two tenths of a second back from his team-mate and reigning world champion Max Verstappen – but that small gap of 0.219s was enough to fit two scarlet Ferrari’s in between…

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

James O'Connor6 months ago07 mins

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…

“It was quite hard to get a bit closer” to Leclerc – Perez reflects on solid P3 in Miami GP F1 Sprint

Sushmita Balakrishnan6 months ago03 mins

Polesitter Max Verstappen won the Miami Sprint this afternoon followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and in third Sergio Perez. As Verstappen and Leclerc got close at the start, Perez almost took the opportunity to make a move that was unsuccessful. RB’s Daniel Ricciardo took the opportunity and nabbed P3 away into turn 2. The Safety…

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

Syrine Ferchichi6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

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…

Leclerc “didn’t want to take too many risks” against Verstappen at turn 1 as he takes solid P2 in Miami F1 Sprint

Chiara Martin6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Charles Leclerc delivered an impressive performance in the F1 Sprint in Miami, securing P2. Everyone was watching enthusiastically as Leclerc contended fiercely with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen right from the start. On his new mediums, the Ferrari driver got a great launch but could not quite get far enough alongside to make the move into…

Verstappen says there is “a few more things to improve” ahead of the Grand Prix following F1 Sprint win in Miami

James O'Connor6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Max Verstappen continued his excellent start to the 2024 F1 season as he took victory to make it 2/2 in Sprints this year. The Dutchman had to get his elbows out at the start as Charles Leclerc got away slightly better on his new mediums versus Verstappen’s used ones. As it is a Sprint, it…

“I think that’s just the pace of our car” — Hamilton and Russell reflect on nightmare F1 Sprint qualifying for Mercedes in Miami

Gabriel Diamante6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

Mercedes had an abrupt end to their Sprint qualifying after George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished P11 and P12 respectively, separated by a mere 0.028s as both drivers got everything out of their underwhelming package. Speaking after the session, Hamilton was asked if there was anything different about the W15 compared to previous events. “The…

Vowles dismisses rumours Antonelli will replace Sargeant at Williams F1 for Imola: “We have far bigger problems to solve than drivers at the moment”

Lucrezia Costa6 months ago06 mins

The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super License under special conditions. According to the age limit set as rule following Max Verstappen’s debut as a 17-year-old in free practice at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix before his first race at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix. Antonelli should wait until…

Perez admits he “got caught out” by the soft tyre run in SQ3 after securing P3 for F1 Sprint in Miami

Magdalena Put6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Sergio Perez faced some unexpected challenges during Sprint Qualifying—particularly in the final, decisive segment of the session—which prevented him from securing a front-row start alongside his teammate, Max Verstappen. He will line up third for the Sprint on Saturday, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sandwiched in between the Red Bull pair. Although Verstappen clinched pole, he…

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

Anumitha Murugapandian6 months ago6 months ago07 mins

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…