F1 Miami Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris claims famous first F1 victory

McLaren's Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen for his first Formula One victory.

It was a long overdue triumph for the Briton who held the record for most podiums without a win (15), having finished runner-up an agonising eight times in 110 grand prix. Verstappen had seemed well placed to claim a fifth win in six races until a midway crash allowed McLaren to cash in on a safety car period, with Norris pitting and coming out with the lead.

Seeking a Miami hat-trick of wins, the Dutchman filled Norris's mirrors on the restart but his Red Bull could offer no challenge as the McLaren pulled clear. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc completed the podium, coming home third ahead of team mate Carlos Sainz, who was later penalised five seconds for his involvement in a collision with McLaren's Oscar Piastri dropping the Spaniard to fifth. The penalty moved Verstappen's Red Bull team mate Sergio Perez up one spot to fourth.

"About time! What a race. It's been a long time coming. Finally I've managed to do it," Norris told Sky Sports. "I'm so happy for my whole team. I finally delivered for them. Long day, tough race. Finally on top, so I'm over the moon. I'm just proud. A lot of people doubted me along the way. I've made a lot of mistakes over my last five years in my short career but today we put it all together."

Relive the Miami Grand Prix and all the reaction below:

F1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX - LATEST UPDATES

• Lando Norris wins first F1 race at Miami Grand Prix

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• Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix

• Max Verstappen won the sprint race; Leclerc 2nd; Perez 3rd

• ANALYSIS: The Lando Norris gamble that inspired brilliant first F1 win with McLaren

The Lando Norris gamble that inspired brilliant first F1 win with McLaren

08:21 , Jack Rathborn

Has there ever been a more popular winner in modern-day Formula 1? Perhaps not. After the chequered flag, everybody under the sun wanted to congratulate Lando Norris: his jubilant McLaren team, his fellow drivers, even Donald Trump, present at the Hard Rock Stadium, seemed outshone by the boy from Bristol and his unshakable smile at the end of the Miami Grand Prix.

The phrase on everyone’s lips was that it had been a “long time coming” for the 24-year-old. That’s true. 110 races, 15 podiums and one excruciating mishap in Russia three years ago speak to that. But Norris has finally entered the winners’ circle, on Sunday becoming the 21^st Brit to win a Formula 1 race. For the first time in 18 months, God Save the King was belted out at the F1 podium ceremony.

As often is the case in the slender margins of elite sport, fortune played its role in the Florida heat. Norris started fifth on the grid, a day after crashing out on lap one of the sprint race, with optimism perhaps surprisingly high. He’d stated in the team briefing on Sunday morning that it was a day “full of opportunities.” Yet with Max Verstappen on pole position once again, overhauling the Red Bulls and Ferraris out in front seemed a daunting task.

The Lando Norris gamble that inspired brilliant first F1 win

Lando Norris’ Dad Adam Norris:

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:44 , Kieran Jackson

“I wish I was [there]. The wine is flowing in the west country. A long time coming. I was figuring out it’s 900 races I’ve been to over 16 years, but we’ve got there!

“it’s beautiful. Lewis’ Dad gave me a text, you know as a parent how many hours you put in. 350 weekends away, a lot of time but I love it, so happy for him!

“There’s a lot of bad days as well as good days. He’s got one more thing, world champion next! Thousands of texts and congratulations!

“It’s just emotional, it’s been a long journey. It takes a long time. Pleasantness of getting there, one point so far off. You get to F1, do you win a race? Feels good, amazing.”

TOP-10 AT THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX:

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:34 , Kieran Jackson

1) Lando Norris

2) Max Verstappen

3) Charles Leclerc

4) Carlos Sainz

5) Sergio Perez

6) Lewis Hamilton

7) Yuki Tsunoda

8) George Russell

9) Fernando Alonso

10) Esteban Ocon

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Here are the McLaren celebrations at the chequered flag!

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:26 , Kieran Jackson

Time for the podium!

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:17 , Kieran Jackson

What a moment for Lando Norris - the 21st Brit to win an F1 race!

For the first time, God Save the King plays out at an F1 race!

The first British national anthem on the podium since Geoge Russell’s victory in November 2022.

Zak Brown:

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:08 , Kieran Jackson

“What a drive. Car was great. Got to thank everyone back at McLaren and here.

“I don’t mind Miami, it’s my home country!”

Charles Leclerc:

Sunday 5 May 2024 23:03 , Kieran Jackson

“It was very tricky. I had wheelspin at the start, thought I’d crash with Checo. But we were missing a bit of pace.

“Timing of the safety car wasn’t great for us. P3 was the best we could do.

“I’m really happy for Lando, he deserves it. He arrived very close to it but he did an incredible job. They were very, very strong. He fully deserves it - now it’s up to us to bring the upgrades and catch up.”

Max Verstappen:

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:58 , Kieran Jackson

“You win, you lose! We’re all used to that. Today was tricky, it didn’t feel fantastic. Switched onto the hards, they had more pace, Lando was flying.

“If a bad day is P2 I take it right. I’m very happy for Lando, it’s been a long time coming. He definitely deserves it today.

“McLaren came with an upgrade, it worked right?! It wasn’t our strongest weekend.”

Lando Norris:

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:49 , Kieran Jackson

“About time huh! F***, sorry! It’s been a long time coming, I’m so happy for my team - I’ve managed to deliver for them. Over the moon!

“The whole weekend has been good. I knew on Friday we had the pace. Today we managed to put it together, perfect strategy and it all paid off. I have to give a shout out to my Mum and Dad as well.

“I’m proud. A lot of people doubted me along the way, I’ve made a lot of mistakes in the last five years. I stuck with McLaren because I believe in them.”

Lando Norris dives into his mechanics!

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:46 , Kieran Jackson

Norris dives into the crowd and surfs above the McLaren mechanics!

Incredible scenes in Miami!

Every driver comes to congratulate him! The most popular winner ever?

Max Verstapppen to Lando Norris:

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:42 , Kieran Jackson

“Well done mate!”

Nice touch.

Lando Norris:

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:37 , Kieran Jackson

“Woahhhhhhh! Woahhhhh! I love you all, I love you all - thank you very much!

“We did it Will!

“I guess that’s how it’s done. Finally! Ah, so happy! I knew it when we came in today - I said today was a day full of opportunities. We did it!”

“Thanks Mum, thanks Dad! This one’s for my Grandma, thank you very much!”

Lando Norris wins the Miami Grand Prix!

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:35 , Kieran Jackson

He’s done it! On his 110th attempt, Lando Norris has won his first F1 race!

Jubilant scenes in his cockpit and in the McLaren garage!

He becomes the 21st man to win a Formula 1 race!

His arms are aloft in his cockpit!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Final lap (Lap 57/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:33 , Kieran Jackson

This is it! McLaren fans in the granstands are doing beserk!

How nervy will Lando be now?!

The gap is 7.3 seconds to Verstappen.

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Three laps to go for Lando (Lap 55/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:31 , Kieran Jackson

Tick-tock. 6.7 seconds now the gap from Norris to Verstappen.

Top-10 with three laps to go: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Alonso, Ocon

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris has a six-second lead (Lap 53/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:28 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris’ lead now six seconds.

As team-mate Piastri fights Ricciardo low down the order, his engineer reminds him: “Oscar, Lando is leading the race - we do not want a safety car.”

They’ve just done a zoom in on the McLaren pit wall - and the nerves are jangling.

5 laps to go. Can Lando bring it home unscathed?

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris’ lead increases (Lap 48/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:21 , Kieran Jackson

Norris’ gap to Verstappen: 5.2 seconds. That lead keeps growing...

Elsewhere, Fernando Alonso up to ninth as he passes Esteban Ocon.

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Alonso, Ocon

10 laps to go. How’re the nerves on the McLaren pit wall?!

F1 Miami Grand Prix:Lando Norris keeps building his lead (Lap 44/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:15 , Kieran Jackson

On fresher tyres and armed with a McLaren showing super speed, Lando Norris’ lead to Max Verstappen is now 3.9 seconds!

It’s looking brilliant right now for the Brit in his 110th race!

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell, Ocon, Alonso

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri pits (Lap 41/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:10 , Kieran Jackson

While Norris is in dreamland out in front, it’s a nightmare for Oscar Piastri after such a strong start!

He pits - and is now at the rear of the field!

All eyes at McLaren now turn to the race leader... can Lando hold on?! Gap to Verstappen: 3.3 seconds.

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris continues to build his lead (Lap 40/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:09 , Kieran Jackson

This is terrific pace from Lando Norris! He continues to build his lead to 2.6 seconds, with Max Verstappen saying that the turning is a “disaster!”

Carlos Sainz has finally got past Oscar Piastri with a nip-and-tuck fight at the penultimate corner!

And Piastri drops another two spots to seventh, behind Perez and Hamilton.

Piastri has front-wing damage from his battle with Sainz!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: No further investigation on Piastri-Sainz (Lap 37/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:04 , Kieran Jackson

Despite Sainz fuming over team radio, no further investigation on that collision with Piastri...

Out in front, Norris now two seconds ahead of Verstappen!

Could this be the day for Lando Norris?! 20 laps to go...

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Piastri and Sainz touch! (Lap 34/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 22:01 , Kieran Jackson

Big scrap between Piastri and Sainz for fourth - Sainz has to go off track and bang wheels!

Piastri keeps fourth!

Out ahead, Norris’ lead to Verstappen increases... to 1.6 seconds now...

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris keeps the lead (Lap 33/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:58 , Kieran Jackson

It was tight, but Norris keeps the lead!

The Ferrari of Leclerc was interested at turn one too... but stays in third!

Verstappen goes wrong at turn eight and Norris now has a 1.1 sec lead over Verstappen - outside of DRS!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris leads... (Lap 32/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:56 , Kieran Jackson

Safety car is ending...

Top-10: Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Piastri, Sainz, Perez, Tsunoda, Hamilton, Russell, Ocon

Can Lando keep the lead at the restart? Huge moments here as Norris eyes his first F1 win!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Big collision between Magnussen and Sargeant

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:55 , Kieran Jackson

Magnussen picks up a 10-second penalty for this...

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lando Norris keeps the lead!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:52 , Kieran Jackson

The safety car has picked up Max Verstappen!

Lando Norris pits and is about 36 seconds ahead of Verstappen - and the safety car lets the pack go to catch Verstappen.

Wow, Norris leads then!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Safety car!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:49 , Kieran Jackson

There’s been an incident with Magnussen and Albon - and Sargeant is in the wall at turn three!

This should work out brilliantly for Lando Norris - who has taken the lead ahead of Piastri and Sainz who just pitted!

Let’s take a look what happens here...

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen pits (Lap 25/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:43 , Kieran Jackson

No gain for Verstappen with VSC, but Red Bull pit him anyway - 2.2 secs - and he slots back in fourth.

Oscar Piastri now leads this race!

Are they hoping for another safety car?

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Virtual safety car (Lap 23/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:40 , Kieran Jackson

The stewards sprint on to remove the bollard and the debris!

A rapid VSC period for 30 seconds, but none of the frontrunners were near the pits!

So they haven’t pitted - track clear!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen clatters a bollard!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:38 , Kieran Jackson

Verstappen - of all people! - hits the bollard at the turn 13 chicane!

It goes near the racing line at the start of the back straight - will we get a safety car?

Nothing from the FIA yet.

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc pits (Lap 20/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:35 , Kieran Jackson

Leclerc pits and it’s a RAPID 1.9 second stop from the Ferrari pit crew!

Leclerc slots in to sixth, with Sainz up to third.

What will McLaren do, will they bring in Piastri?

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Sergio Perez pits (Lap 19/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:33 , Kieran Jackson

Perez pits from fifth - where Lando Norris was right on his tail - and the Mexican drops down to 10th in clean air.

At the front, Verstappen’s lead now 3.2 seconds. And Piastri continues to do brilliantly to keep Leclerc behind him to retain second place.

Top-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, Russell, Tsunoda, Ocon, Perez

F1 Miami Grand Prix: No pit stops yet! (Lap 15/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:27 , Kieran Jackson

No pit stops yet...

Max Verstappen now 2.9 secs clear of Oscar Piastri, with Charles Leclerc 0.7 secs behind Piastri - but unable to get past the McLaren!

Lewis Hamilton has also, finally, passed Nico Hulkenberg!

Which of the frontrunners will pit off their medium tyres first?

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Vertappen 2.6 secs ahead of Oscar Piastri (Lap 10/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:19 , Kieran Jackson

So Verstappen outside of DRS range but not storming away from the rest of the field...

Leclerc within DRS of Piastri but can’t make a move stick.

Top-10 after 10 laps: Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Norris, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Russell, Tsunoda

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton tussling with Nico Hulkenberg (Lap 8/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:17 , Kieran Jackson

Hamilton takes seventh back from Haas driver Hulkenberg, who moved a bit in the braking zone, before Hamilton went wide at the final corner to lose it again!

“Nearly just had a big crash there!” says Hamilton.

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri up to second!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:11 , Kieran Jackson

What pace from McLaren!

Piastri passes Leclerc down the inside on the main straight with DRS - and keeps position post-corner!

Terrific from the Aussie!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen out of DRS range (Lap 3/57)

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:08 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen already has a lead of 1.8 secs to Leclerc, while Piastri is having a stunner - and has just set the fastest lap.

They’re your top-three!

4-10: Sainz, Perez, Norris, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Tsunoda, Russell

George Russell has dropped three places while Nico Hulkenberg coasted past Lewis Hamilton - Haas quicker than Mercedes early on!

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Sergio Perez storms off track!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:06 , Kieran Jackson

Lights out and drama at turn one!

Max Verstappen got a great start but Sergio Perez went storming off track and almost took out his team-mate!

Sainz got a march on Leclerc before dropping back, while Oscar Piastri is up to third!

An entertaining start!

Formation lap!

Sunday 5 May 2024 21:04 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen leads the pack around then ahead of the start of this race...

He has led the first lap in the last nine F1 races.... can he make it 10 in a row?

Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:58 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Carlos Sainz

4. Sergio Perez

5. Lando Norris

6. Oscar Piastri

7. George Russell

8. Lewis Hamilton

9. Nico Hulkenberg

10. Yuki Tsunoda

11. Lance Stroll

12. Pierre Gasly

13. Esteban Ocon

14. Alex Albon

15. Fernando Alonso

16. Lance Stroll

17. Logan Sargeant

18. Kevin Magnussen

19. Zhou Guanyu

20. Daniel Ricciardo*

*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China

Miami Grand Prix odds!

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:55 , Kieran Jackson

Miami GP 2024 winner

Max Verstappen 1/10

Charles Leclerc 15/2

Sergio Perez 18/1

Carlos Sainz 20/1

Lando Norris 22/1

Oscar Piastri 66/1

George Russell 100/1

Lewis Hamilton 100/1

Fernando Alonso 250/1

Lance Stroll 250/1

Daniel Ricardo 1500/1

Odds provided by Betway

George Russell:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:53 , Kieran Jackson

“Toasty out here, deg will be thing. We can catch the McLarens and Ferraris.”

Russell starts P7...

Daniel Ricciardo:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:50 , Kieran Jackson

“The morning was brilliant. Afternoon not so good. Different day today, we’ve got a long race.”

Ricciardo down in P20 today.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:48 , Kieran Jackson

“We were slower than Red Bull yesterday but the start is important, if we can catch the DRS at the beginning it’s a game-changer!

“We need to finish lap one in good shape, position is crucial, yesterday was difficult to overtake.”

Time for the US national anthem!

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:47 , Kieran Jackson

Star Spangled Banner plays out at the Miami International Autodrome!

Performed by Marc Anthony!

Susie Wolff:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:42 , Kieran Jackson

“We’ve had a fantastic weekend with F1 Academy - it couldn’t be better right now.”

Driver Standings ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:40 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 118 points

2. Sergio Perez - 91 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 83 points

4. Carlos Sainz - 73 points

5. Lando Norris - 58 points

6. Oscar Piastri - 41 points

7. George Russell - 33 points

8. Fernando Alonso - 31 points

9. Lewis Hamilton - 19 points

10. Lance Stroll - 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda - 8 points

12. Oliver Bearman - 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg - 6 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 5 points

15. Kevin Magnussen - 1 point

16. Alex Albon - 0 points

17. Esteban Ocon - 0 points

18. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

19. Pierre Gasly - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

Lando Norris on Sky Sports:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:31 , Kieran Jackson

“I see it going well. Car has been good all weekend, team has done a great job. I’m confident we can get some good points today.

“These hot conditions are not in our favour, we’re two-tenths off pole and I know we’re fifth, but it’s not bad at all. We can pressure the guys ahead, a confident position.

“Everything is about keeping the tyres good. All about hitting your marks!”

Norris starts fifth on the grid.

MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:26 , Kieran Jackson

“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.

Full piece below:

Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Can Charles Leclerc get a march on Max Verstappen at the start?

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:20 , Kieran Jackson

Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:16 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Carlos Sainz

4. Sergio Perez

5. Lando Norris

6. Oscar Piastri

7. George Russell

8. Lewis Hamilton

9. Nico Hulkenberg

10. Yuki Tsunoda

11. Lance Stroll

12. Pierre Gasly

13. Esteban Ocon

14. Alex Albon

15. Fernando Alonso

16. Lance Stroll

17. Logan Sargeant

18. Kevin Magnussen

19. Zhou Guanyu

20. Daniel Ricciardo*

*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China

Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:08 , Kieran Jackson

Donald Trump has arrived at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium for Sunday’s F1 race as he takes a break from his high-profile hush-money trial in New York.

The security surrounding the event in Florida has been significantly increased following the former US President’s decision to attend the sixth round of the F1 campaign.

The 77-year-old, currently on trial in New York for allegedly falsifying documents to cover up hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels, headed to the McLaren garage to meet the British team’s CEO Zak Brown, F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.

Donald Trump waves to crowd and visits McLaren garage at F1 Miami Grand Prix

Max seems happy at Red Bull - for now

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:04 , Kieran Jackson

Driver Standings ahead of Miami Grand Prix

Sunday 5 May 2024 20:02 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 118 points

2. Sergio Perez - 91 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 83 points

4. Carlos Sainz - 73 points

5. Lando Norris - 58 points

6. Oscar Piastri - 41 points

7. George Russell - 33 points

8. Fernando Alonso - 31 points

9. Lewis Hamilton - 19 points

10. Lance Stroll - 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda - 8 points

12. Oliver Bearman - 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg - 6 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 5 points

15. Kevin Magnussen - 1 point

16. Alex Albon - 0 points

17. Esteban Ocon - 0 points

18. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

19. Pierre Gasly - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

Donald Trump in Miami!

Sunday 5 May 2024 19:43 , Kieran Jackson

US Secret Service are everywhere at the circuit as President Donald Trump walks into the McLaren garage and waves to the crowd!

Odell Beckham among the starts in Miami today!

Sunday 5 May 2024 19:35 , Kieran Jackson

Starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix:

Sunday 5 May 2024 19:25 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Carlos Sainz

4. Sergio Perez

5. Lando Norris

6. Oscar Piastri

7. George Russell

8. Lewis Hamilton

9. Nico Hulkenberg

10. Yuki Tsunoda

11. Lance Stroll

12. Pierre Gasly

13. Esteban Ocon

14. Alex Albon

15. Fernando Alonso

16. Lance Stroll

17. Logan Sargeant

18. Kevin Magnussen

19. Zhou Guanyu

20. Daniel Ricciardo*

*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China

When is the Miami Grand Prix?

Sunday 5 May 2024 19:12 , Kieran Jackson

The race starts at 9pm (BST).

Max Verstappen starts on pole with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc alongside him. Can Leclerc take the lead at turn one?

Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix

Sunday 5 May 2024 18:48 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris has explained his injury, sustained in the week’s break in the demanding Formula One schedule ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris injured his face while spending some time in Amsterdam, and pictures spread of the British driver with a bandage wrapped across his face after an incident during the Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations alongside DJ Martin Garrix.

Full piece below:

Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix

Constructors’ Championship after sprint race

Sunday 5 May 2024 18:30 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull - 209 points

2. Ferrari - 162 points

3. McLaren - 99 points

4. Mercedes - 52 points

5. Aston Martin - 40 points

6. RB - 13 points

7. Haas - 7 points

8. Williams - 0 points

9. Alpine - 0 points

10. Sauber - 0 points

Fernando Alonso was not happy with Lewis Hamilton after the sprint race:

Sunday 5 May 2024 18:13 , Kieran Jackson

Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’

Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty in Saturday’s sprint race in Miami “because he is not Spanish”, Fernando Alonso has claimed.

Alonso accused Hamilton of “arriving like a bull” and subsequently said he “ruined” other drivers’ races after they collided at the opening corner at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Alonso suffered a puncture following the coming together. His Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll and British driver Lando Norris retired with damage after they, too, were caught up in the four-car tangle.

The stewards noted the incident, but took no action. Hamilton finished eighth but was later demoted to 16th when he was hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit-lane.

Full piece below:

Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’

Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?

Sunday 5 May 2024 17:57 , Kieran Jackson

The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation - he does not turn 18 until August 25.

FIA is looking into it - it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.

Watch this space!

MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Sunday 5 May 2024 17:47 , Kieran Jackson

“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.

Full piece below:

Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Driver Standings after Miami sprint race

Sunday 5 May 2024 17:40 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 118 points

2. Sergio Perez - 91 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 83 points

4. Carlos Sainz - 73 points

5. Lando Norris - 58 points

6. Oscar Piastri - 41 points

7. George Russell - 33 points

8. Fernando Alonso - 31 points

9. Lewis Hamilton - 19 points

10. Lance Stroll - 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda - 8 points

12. Oliver Bearman - 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg - 6 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 5 points

15. Kevin Magnussen - 1 point

16. Alex Albon - 0 points

17. Esteban Ocon - 0 points

18. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

19. Pierre Gasly - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari

Sunday 5 May 2024 17:36 , Kieran Jackson

Christian Horner believes Adrian Newey will “take some time” to decide his future – but refused to rule out the prospect that Red Bull’s design guru could join Ferrari next year.

Red Bull confirmed the departure of their chief technical officer Newey, the man praised with this current era of car which is dominating Formula 1 currently, earlier this week after 18 years.

Newey had a contract until the end of 2025 – signed last May – but is said to be unhappy with the current power struggle within the team, focused on team principal Horner and long-term adviser Helmut Marko, in the wake of the scandal engulfing F1 boss Horner and his conduct towards a female colleague.

Now, Newey is set to leave early next year, with Ferrari the most likely destination for his services where he would potentially form a partnership with Lewis Hamilton in Italy in 2025. Aston Martin have also made a big-money offer.

Full quotes below:

Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Raceday!

Sunday 5 May 2024 17:34 , Kieran Jackson

Formula 1 returns to the United States this weekend as the street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium hosts the Miami Grand Prix for the third time - and the second of six sprint weekends in 2024.

Max Verstappen was in dominant form last time out in China, winning both the sprint race and grand prix in Shanghai, and leads the world championship despite the current unrest at Red Bull which has led to Adrian Newey’s shock departure from the team this week, with Ferrari favourites to sign the star designer.

Sergio Perez is 25 points behind his team-mate in the standings, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz next-best on the list. Lando Norris finished second in Shanghai as he continues to target a first win in F1, while Lewis Hamilton will be striving for more following his worst ever start to a season.

Miami was selected as one of six venues to host a sprint weekend by F1 this year. Verstappen has won the first two editions of the race, which first appeared on the calendar in 2022, and put his Red Bull on pole on Saturday after also winning the sprint race in Florida.

Catch you tomorrow!

Saturday 4 May 2024 23:29 , Kieran Jackson

That’s all from us on another day of Max Verstappen domination in Miami!

Could things be different tomorrow? Join us throughout the day for all the build-up to the Miami Grand Prix before lights out at 9pm (BST).

Until then, goodnight!

What is the starting grid for the Miami Grand Prix?

Saturday 4 May 2024 23:12 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Carlos Sainz

4. Sergio Perez

5. Lando Norris

6. Oscar Piastri

7. George Russell

8. Lewis Hamilton

9. Nico Hulkenberg

10. Yuki Tsunoda

11. Lance Stroll

12. Pierre Gasly

13. Esteban Ocon

14. Alex Albon

15. Fernando Alonso

16. Lance Stroll

17. Logan Sargeant

18. Kevin Magnussen

19. Zhou Guanyu

20. Daniel Ricciardo*

*Ricciardo has a three-place grid penalty carrying over from the last race in China

Max Verstappen continues dominance by easing to pole for Miami Grand Prix

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:57 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen continued his crushing dominance of Formula One by taking pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.

Four hours after racing to victory in Saturday’s sprint race, Verstappen saw off the challenge from Ferrari at the Hard Rock Stadium to retain his perfect record in qualifying this season.

Verstappen’s latest one-lap triumph marked his seventh consecutive pole – just one short of Ayrton Senna’s record – and he will start Sunday’s main event as the strong favourite to take his fifth win of the campaign.

Full report below:

Max Verstappen continues dominance by easing to pole for Miami Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz after finishing third:

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:40 , Kieran Jackson

“The pace was there. We did some clean laps, it’s really tricky here with new softs. The laps were not too bad.

“It’s almost impossible to do a clean lap around here. Tricky balance.”

Charles Leclerc afetr finishing second:

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:28 , Kieran Jackson

“I felt so much on the limit, we started to lose the tyres, overheating them a bit. That’s where we lost a little bit.

“It’s about keeping the DRS after turn one, we must not lose it. It’s about the start.”

Max Verstappen after securing pole;

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:19 , Kieran Jackson

“We definitely improved the car a bit. Every single year we come here I find it difficult to be consistent. It’s super hard to make sure sector one and sector three feels good. It’s incredibly tough and about finding that balance. Not the enjoyable lap of my career.

“It definitely feels more under control.”

TOP-10 FOR THE MIAMI GRAND PRIX:

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:12 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen

2. Charles Leclerc

3. Carlos Sainz

4. Sergio Perez

5. Lando Norris

6. Oscar Piastri

7. George Russell

8. Lewis Hamilton

9. Nico Hulkenberg

10. Yuki Tsunoda

Max Verstappen on pole position for the Miami GP!

Saturday 4 May 2024 22:04 , Kieran Jackson

Nobody went quicker!

Max Verstappen keeps top spot, with Charles Leclerc second and Carlos Sainz in third! A tenth in it at the top.

That’s Max’s seventh pole in a row!

4-10: Perez, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda

Driver Standings after sprint race

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:58 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 118 points

2. Sergio Perez - 91 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 83 points

4. Carlos Sainz - 73 points

5. Lando Norris - 58 points

6. Oscar Piastri - 41 points

7. George Russell - 33 points

8. Fernando Alonso - 31 points

9. Lewis Hamilton - 19 points

10. Lance Stroll - 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda - 8 points

12. Oliver Bearman - 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg - 6 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 5 points

15. Kevin Magnussen - 1 point

16. Alex Albon - 0 points

17. Esteban Ocon - 0 points

18. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

19. Pierre Gasly - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

F1 Miami Grand Prix: Qualifying coming up!

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:55 , Kieran Jackson

Here we go then!

Will we see a shake-up at the front? Max Verstappen has claimed pole position at every race so far this season - will he do it again in round six?

Or can the likes of Charles Leclerc or Lando Norris challenge Red Bull?

Qualifying coming up in five minutes!

Can Lando Norris nail it in grand prix qualifying?

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:53 , Kieran Jackson

Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:51 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton escaped a penalty in Saturday’s sprint race in Miami “because he is not Spanish”, Fernando Alonso has claimed.

Alonso accused Hamilton of “arriving like a bull” and subsequently said he “ruined” other drivers’ races after they collided at the opening corner at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Alonso suffered a puncture following the coming together. His Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll and British driver Lando Norris retired with damage after they, too, were caught up in the four-car tangle.

The stewards noted the incident, but took no action. Hamilton finished eighth but was later demoted to 16th when he was hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit-lane.

Full piece below:

Fernando Alonso unhappy with Lewis Hamilton: ‘He ruined the race’

Adrian Newey speaks about his Red Bull exit

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:48 , Kieran Jackson

MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:43 , Kieran Jackson

“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.

Full piece below:

Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Driver Standings after sprint race

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:22 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen - 118 points

2. Sergio Perez - 91 points

3. Charles Leclerc - 83 points

4. Carlos Sainz - 73 points

5. Lando Norris - 58 points

6. Oscar Piastri - 41 points

7. George Russell - 33 points

8. Fernando Alonso - 31 points

9. Lewis Hamilton - 19 points

10. Lance Stroll - 9 points

11. Yuki Tsunoda - 8 points

12. Oliver Bearman - 6 points

13. Nico Hulkenberg - 6 points

14. Daniel Ricciardo - 5 points

15. Kevin Magnussen - 1 point

16. Alex Albon - 0 points

17. Esteban Ocon - 0 points

18. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points

19. Pierre Gasly - 0 points

20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points

21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points

Can Max Verstappen perform a repeat pole later on?

Saturday 4 May 2024 20:12 , Kieran Jackson

Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?

Saturday 4 May 2024 19:47 , Kieran Jackson

The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation - he does not turn 18 until August 25.

FIA is looking into it - it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.

Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix

Saturday 4 May 2024 19:22 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris has explained his injury, sustained in the week’s break in the demanding Formula One schedule ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris injured his face while spending some time in Amsterdam, and pictures spread of the British driver with a bandage wrapped across his face after an incident during the Koningsdag (King’s Day) celebrations alongside DJ Martin Garrix.

Full piece below:

Lando Norris explains Amsterdam party injury before Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Saturday 4 May 2024 16:41 , Kieran Jackson

“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.

Full piece below:

Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Max Verstappen’s reaction to Adrian Newey’s departure:

Saturday 4 May 2024 15:52 , Kieran Jackson

“I would have preferred, of course, for Adrian to stay.

“But at the end of the day, and that’s what I also said to Adrian, you have to do what you think is best for yourself, because at the end of the day, F1 is a bit of a shark tank.

“And I think it’s very important that you do think about yourself, that you make the right decisions for yourself and your family.

“So I also don’t blame him. If someone wants to leave, you go and pursue other goals or things in life, so that’s absolutely fine.”

Could Kimi Antonelli replace Logan Sargeant at Williams?

Saturday 4 May 2024 14:58 , Kieran Jackson

The FIA has received a request to grant Andrea Kimi Antonelli a Super Licence under special dispensation - he does not turn 18 until August 25.

FIA is looking into it - it requires multiple parties and commissions in voting process due to the regulations.

Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari

Saturday 4 May 2024 14:32 , Kieran Jackson

Christian Horner believes Adrian Newey will “take some time” to decide his future – but refused to rule out the prospect that Red Bull’s design guru could join Ferrari next year.

Red Bull confirmed the departure of their chief technical officer Newey, the man praised with this current era of car which is dominating Formula 1 currently, earlier this week after 18 years.

Newey had a contract until the end of 2025 – signed last May – but is said to be unhappy with the current power struggle within the team, focused on team principal Horner and long-term adviser Helmut Marko, in the wake of the scandal engulfing F1 boss Horner and his conduct towards a female colleague.

Now, Newey is set to leave early next year, with Ferrari the most likely destination for his services where he would potentially form a partnership with Lewis Hamilton in Italy in 2025. Aston Martin have also made a big-money offer.

Full quotes below:

Christian Horner reacts to prospect of Adrian Newey joining Ferrari

MIAMI GP PREVIEW: Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true

Saturday 4 May 2024 13:59 , Kieran Jackson

“The team is in danger of being torn apart, it can’t go on the way it is – it will explode.” Those were the words of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, amid the height of the Formula One soap-opera storm two months ago in Bahrain surrounding Christian Horner and the investigation into his conduct towards a female colleague.

Verstappen Sr is not one to shirk his words. Let’s be clear: whatever the reasons, he wanted Horner out. And though the dominance of his son on the track may seem never-ending, there may now be a conclusion of sorts in sight for this Red Bull juggernaut.

Full piece below:

Red Bull face battle to stop Jos Verstappen’s ‘explosion’ prediction coming true