Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorMay 6, 2023, 06:54 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 MIAMI — Max Verstappen is expecting to finish second in Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix at the minimum, despite qualifying ninth on the grid. Verstappen missed out on a shot at pole position after making a

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

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

Hazel Southwell May 4, 2023, 12:43 PM ET Porsche is one of the automotive sector’s leading investors in synthetic-fuel development, designing the 911 GT3 Cup to run on e-fuel. Porsche AG The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has promised that every series it presides over, from karting to rallying to Formula One, will use 100% carbon-neutral

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,”

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

F1 design legend Adrian Newey has reportedly extended his stay with Red Bull, ending speculation about him switching teams. Newey, who has designed title-winning cars at Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, was in the final year of his contract coming into 2023. According to a report in Motorsport.com, Newey has agreed to a new contract.

9:21 AM ET Nikita Mazepin, a Russian ex-Formula One driver, is fighting British government sanctions imposed following the invasion of Ukraine in a bid to resurrect his racing career. Nikita Mazepin was dropped last March by his team Haas, which also severed ties with its title sponsor Uralkali URKAI.MM, a Russian fertiliser producer then controlled

Esteban Ocon said Formula One was lucky to avoid a disaster at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix when he narrowly avoided driving into photographers in the pit-lane on the final lap. The FIA’s race stewards opened an immediate investigation into the moment which saw photographers gathered at the entrance to the pits Ocon arrived at speed