Formula 1

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 8, 2023, 10:07 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MIAMI, Florida — The organisers of the Miami Grand Prix have held discussions about turning their annual Formula One event into a night race in the future. The 3.3-mile circuit is located around the grounds

MIAMI – Formula One turned to will.i.am and LL Cool J to add some razzmatazz around the build-up to the Miami Grand Prix but drivers remained unconvinced about the introductions they had to take part in before the race. In a departure from the conventional pre-race procedure ahead of Sunday’s main event, a portion of

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 6, 2023, 08:19 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MIAMI — Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described his team’s car as “a nasty piece of work” after Lewis Hamilton qualified 13th for Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix. Mercedes struggled throughout qualifying Saturday, with Hamilton missing out

MIAMI – Charles Leclerc was angry at himself after failing to realise Ferrari’s full potential in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix. Leclerc, considered by many to be F1’s best qualifier, spun out at Turn 7 — the same corner where he hit the wall at the end of second practice on Friday. Leclerc will

MIAMI – The second act is always the hardest. The organisers of the Miami Grand Prix know that all too well ahead of this weekend’s race on the circuit which snakes around the Hard Rock Stadium. That venue is key to what the circuit is doing differently to evolve the event this year. After being

Associated Press May 6, 2023, 02:43 AM ET Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton hit out at anti-gay measures enacted by Florida lawmakers and criticised the state’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton, F1’s only Black driver, regularly uses his platform to speak on issues of social

May 4, 2023, 04:03 PM ET Lewis Hamilton has not given up on his dream of taking part in a Formula One race in Africa, something he expects will be a reality in the near future. Miami will host the F1 event this weekend for just the second time after its introduction to the calendar

George Russell has labelled Max Verstappen pathetic for his behaviour after their collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen called Russell a “d—head” after the Mercedes driver forced him wide during the Baku sprint race. The reigning world champion later referred to Russell as “Princess George” in an interview with the Dutch media. Russell likened

May 4, 2023, 05:59 PM ET Formula One and governing FIA have apologised for a dangerous pitlane incident at the end of last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, Alpine’s Esteban Ocon said on Thursday. The FIA promised an immediate review of procedures after mechanics and photographers were in the fast lane awaiting the finish

Fernando Alonso said it is too early for fans to write off Formula One as boring as the sport has always featured limited overtaking. Last week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which included a sprint race and the regular grand prix itself, featured limited overtaking opportunities. “This is Formula 1 — it has been always like this,”