Formula 1

George Russell was the fastest man on day one of running in Miami, as the young Briton underlined Mercedes' improved performance by setting the fastest time ...

Relive the action from an action-packed second practice session in Miami, as the drivers get set for tomorrow’s qualifying battle. HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from an enthralling second practice session in Miami George Russell was the fastest man on day one of running in Miami, as the young Briton underlined Mercedes’ improved performance by setting the fastest time of the second practice session.

Hamilton showed up at the Miami Grand Prix wearing every piece of jewelry he could fit on his body in apparent protest.

There’s lots of things going on in the city, anyway, so I’ll be good either way.” “Jewelry in and/or around the airway can pose specific additional risks should it become dislodged during an accident and either ingested or inhaled.” “The wearing of jewelry during the competition can hinder both medical interventions as well as subsequent diagnosis and treatment should it be required following an accident.”

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton protested the FIA's crackdown on body piercings Friday by showing up at the Miami Grand Prix wearing every ...

It's never been a safety issue in the past," Hamilton said. Hamilton has been pushing back since the FIA first announced a potential clampdown and said Friday he would sign a waiver assuming all responsibility. "The wearing of jewellery during the competition can hinder both medical interventions as well as subsequent diagnosis and treatment should it be required following an accident." There's lots of things going on in the city, anyway, so I'll be good either way." "I think it is a bit unnecessary to blow this topic up and probably at this stage is more of a personal thing, I feel a particular way targeted to Lewis," Vettel said. Hamilton arrived in the paddock wearing an all-denim outfit with several open buttons on his long-sleeved shirt that showed at least four stacked necklaces.

The race will be on a purpose-built circuit around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, and, hopefully, it will live up to all the hype and produce captivating ...

And in 2023, there will be three U.S. races with Las Vegas joining Austin and Miami. But beyond that, the U.S. has a rich history hosting F1 events, including the Indianapolis 500 once upon a time. And to perfect the ideal layout for the circuit, F1 and Apex Circuit Design created 36 different simulations before deciding on the current 19-turn track. The venue is in Miami Gardens, nearly encircles Hard Rock Stadium and includes much of the stadium’s surrounding parking area. Because Miami Gardens is so north of Miami and not particularly close to the coastline, event organizers had to get a bit creative in order to still have some type of marina/beach vibe at the race. So a fake marina was created, “filled” with fake water and dry-docked yachts. But he also explained the challenges for F1 drivers of a new track and how, like many other racers, they rely on simulators to prepare. On the first lap, or after Safety Car restarts, we may see some overtaking into Turn 4 if cars are racing through the first three corners.” After initially eyeing downtown Miami for this race, it ended up about 16 miles north of that area. It’s 5.41 kilometers long, or about 3.36 miles, and it features 19 turns, three straights and three DRS zones. It also has an estimated top speed of 320 kilometers per hour, or about 199 miles per hour, and the race is 57 laps. “It’s a bit nerve-racking because it’s going to be such huge event for us. So it’s going to be huge.”

Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Miami is a great place to showcase Formula 1, as his team prepare for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.

It’s an exciting challenge for drivers and engineers alike, so we’ll be doing our best with what we have in our hands.” Szafnauer is aware that with this weekend being at a new circuit, it presents a challenge to both the drivers and the engineers. Formula 1 has always been popular in America. I remember watching my first race in Detroit in the 1980s, which inspired me to pursue a career in motorsport.

Formula 1 is hosting the Miami Grand Prix tomorrow, marking the first time an F1 race will be held in the city. And the timing is impeccable: Americans' ...

Our data shows they are just a fraction off the best qualifying simulations and second overall in the race pace rankings behind Ferrari. It's likely Red Bull ...

Our data shows they are eighth in the qualifying simulations and sixth in the race pace charts. And there was more frustration on Friday in Miami as Valtteri Bottas lost the car in FP1 and spun rearwards into the barriers. But it was less good on the other side of the garage, as Carlos Sainz crashed early when running the softs in FP2 – having showed very strong pace on the medium tyres. Our data shows they are just a fraction off the best qualifying simulations and second overall in the race pace rankings behind Ferrari. Verstappen managed just a handful of laps in FP1, spending most of the session in the garage as they looked to cure an overheating gearbox. And the hottest conditions of the year helped ease their pain getting the tyres up to temperature for a single lap.

Mercedes have brought a raft of upgrades to the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, which George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are hoping will help improve their ...

I've been to a couple of Super Bowls and this feels like a similar vibe. “It definitely is what I expected from Miami,” added Hamilton. “Already going through the city, just seeing events everywhere and the buzz. I think we're finally getting to a point where we feel confident that in race to come, we might be able to solve it.

F1 will have three races in the USA in 2023 when a November night race is added to the calendar on the Las Vegas Strip to go alongside Miami, Texas.

The governing body for F1 says the jewellery is a safety hazard, but Hamilton said he cannot remove his piercings and was willing to miss the race. This is the first real hot race of the season, so that's been a factor, but the car is working well and it's only Friday so we're not getting too carried away." "But I think the new step that's been taken into bringing awareness, you know, the Netflix show, it's really brought in that amazing fanbase," Hamilton said. "I think (it's) perhaps more a cultural thing here in the States," Hamilton said. Formula One, the sleek, wealthy globetrotting series that has exploded in popularity in North America, formally opened its three-day Miami Grand Prix on Friday with a must-be-there vibe and the promise of more to come. Celebrities roaming the grounds in the shadow of an NFL stadium with fans nearby trying to catch a glimpse of some real Netflix stars.

The NFT T-shirts, yachts, and A-Rod are all here in Miami for the same event, as are countless DJs, pop-up restaurants, art installations, and media folk like ...

I think we’re emerging in markets that we’ve previously been very weak in, particularly the U.S.” You can literally own a piece of the action. ESPN extended its broadcast deal with Formula 1 in 2019 at a reported $5 million per year. The Miami Grand Prix is tomorrow at, or more precisely, around Hard Rock Stadium, but it has already taken over the week and the city. Like so many strange bedfellows, the conflict softens when each side gives a little. However, it has more than just a critical mass of eyeballs following its races.

A primer on the Miami Grand Prix with everything you need to know ahead of the big race.

The five slowest cars get eliminated in Q1, then again in Q2. With ten cars down, only the top ten get a chance to deliver their final fastest ‘flying lap’ in Q3. How each driver places determines the grid order for the start of the Grand Prix the next day. Check out the latest news on our Miami Grand Prix hub page. But the real tension at present is between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. Across the first four races this year, both cinched a Grand Slam weekend, something that two drivers haven’t done in the same F1 season in decades. Alonso felt like he was in with a chance of pole in Australia. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel is leading the Aston Martin revival under Canadian owner Lawrence Stroll. While Williams, powered by a Mercedes power unit, won a point via Alex Albon with some smart strategy in Australia. Red Bull’s sister team Alpha Tauri are keen to deliver on early promise. The team had a season to forget last year but switched attention to developing their 2022 car early on. This season’s cars, rethought and remade to adhere to the new rules, are completely new. The new rules have pushed the cars’ design towards harnessing ‘ground effect,’ the downforce created by the air speeding underneath the cars creating a lower pressure, sucking the cars down to the road. So far, all the ten teams have scored points and places in standings are swapping at every round. For example, Ferrari, after a few years off the pace, have come out strong. The Miami race comes at a great time for new fans. Americans are packing into the stands to watch F1. Last season’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas in October drew 400,000 fans over the weekend.

“The winner for sure will be Formula 1,” Domenicali told USA TODAY Sports on Friday, about an hour before the practice session at Hard Rock Stadium, the home of ...

Developing sports and business together, "while we generate fun for our sporting audience," will always be the goal – whether Formula 1 is planting its flag in the United States or elsewhere. The Las Vegas Grand Prix is on the schedule in 2023. This is a period of transition, he believes, in which figuring out the proper balance is still being managed. You can enjoy a sport for the athleticism, or in terms of motorsport, the technical prowess, all manner of things – but I think the thing that keeps everybody hooked is the storyline part of it.” Domenicali said he doesn't like hearing people say, "but that is not Formula 1." And that’s the beauty between the connection of the American community and Formula 1. And I think that’s the biggest thing in any sport. Liberty has concentrated efforts on the youth market, Taylor said. We bring that together, and this is something that is super-positive.” "Suddenly, for many reasons of course, now it seems that the interest in Formula 1 has never been so high." According to ESPN, the U.S. rights-holder, 963,000 viewers tuned in to the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final installment of the 2021 season and the Max Verstappen (Red Bull) vs. Embracing social media seems to have heightened the attachment.

George Russell finished fastest in second practice for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on Friday as Max Verstappen suffered a brake fire and broke down.

Hamilton, 58 points behind Leclerc in the standings, was 0.241 sec adrift of his team-mate. T&Cs apply. “But we seem to be quicker here. Max stake rules apply. “I couldn’t f****** steer. “It’s s***,” said Verstappen on the radio.

George Russell remains unsure Mercedes' Formula 1 car updates are behind the team's improved pace on Friday in Miami, warning his P1 result in second ...

“But this is the first real hot race of the season. Russell added that he was “not too sure” if the updates had given Mercedes a better understanding on the development direction it was taking with the car, but acknowledged it had been a good day for the team. But Russell warned it was “absolutely” too early for people to get ahead of themselves about Mercedes’ pace, admitting he was unsure why he had been so quick out of the blocks.