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MAY 5, 2026

Ford, Cadillac back V8 return as F1 momentum builds

Support for a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is rapidly building - with key US manufacturers now openly backing the idea after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem declared the concept "will happen".

Vesti recalls rain of missile amid Bahrain test chaos

Frederik Vesti has revealed the extent to which he was caught in the middle of escalating conflict in the Middle East when his planned Formula 1 test was abruptly cancelled.

Montreal pushes for permanent F2 race after emergency debut

Formula 2 and the Canadian GP organisers are already discussing a long-term deal after the series' late addition to the 2026 calendar.

Red Bull must keep improving to keep Verstappen

Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull is under mounting pressure to continue its recovery - not least to keep Max Verstappen on board.

FIA backs Horner return as Alpine stake battle heats up

Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Christian Horner would be "welcome back" in Formula 1, as interest grows in the available stake in Alpine.

Wolff warns Italy not to ruin Antonelli with hype

Toto Wolff has again moved to cool the surging hype around Kimi Antonelli - even while admitting the teenager could dominate Formula 1 for years.

Mekies staunch defender amid Hadjar's Red Bull struggle

Isack Hadjar is already under scrutiny after a difficult Miami weekend, with French media questioning whether the infamous "second seat curse" alongside Max Verstappen is striking again.

MAY 4, 2026

Zanardi to be buried, mother Anna reveals sudden final hours

Alessandro 'Alex' Zanardi will be laid to rest in Padua on Tuesday following a public memorial service, as his family begins to come to terms with his sudden death.

Mercedes Canada upgrade has to work says Wolff

Kimi Antonelli has written himself into the record books by becoming the first driver ever to convert his first three pole positions into victories.

Isola bids farewell to F1 paddock after Miami finale

Mario Isola has said an emotional goodbye to Formula 1 after his final race weekend in Miami.

V8 return will happen, Sainz says stop criticising

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has declared that a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is inevitable, as criticism of the new 2026 regulations continues apace.

Alonso entertaining himself amid Aston struggles

Fernando Alonso admits he and teammate Lance Stroll are effectively experimenting - and even entertaining themselves - during races as Aston Martin battles through a difficult 2026 season.

Brown, Mekies meet to defuse Lambiase row

Zak Brown and Laurent Mekies held talks in Miami to calm tensions over the future of Gianpiero Lambiase.

Hamilton pushes for engine help, Ferrari has best car

Lewis Hamilton has openly called for Ferrari to benefit from Formula 1's looming ADUO engine balancing decision, insisting the team's weakness lies not in the chassis but in power.

MAY 3, 2026

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Race Results

Miami GP - Race Results

Leclerc backtracks after Antonelli criticism in Miami

Charles Leclerc has backed down after sharply criticising championship leader Kimi Antonelli during the Miami sprint.

Hadjar disqualified from Miami qualifying

Isack Hadjar has been officially disqualified from qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix after his Red Bull Racing car was found to be in breach of the technical regulations.

Miami GP start moved earlier over storms

Formula 1 has moved Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix start time three hours forward to 1pm local time because of a forecast threat of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

Interpol hunts missing Sutil hypercar amid legal troubles

Adrian Sutil is at the centre of a bizarre international investigation after a collection of his luxury cars - including a rare Koenigsegg One:1 - vanished without a trace.

Zanardi dies aged 59 as F1 paddock pays tribute

Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59, his family confirmed - having passed on the same date that marked the 32nd anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death.

Alonso says vibrations gone but pace fix months away

Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin has finally solved its crippling vibration problem - but admits performance gains are still a long way off.

Williams trims weight as Sainz plays down rule tweaks

Williams has taken a step forward in Miami after a difficult start to 2026, with a key part of its upgrade focused simply on reducing weight.