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The premier class returns to the track in Miami after about a month, and on Sky you won’t miss a session this weekend. Be there live from the first practice later through the sprint tomorrow to the race on Sunday.
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Special designs
The Racing Bulls and also Cadillac are starting this weekend with a special design. Especially with the “young bulls” it is quite striking. You can check it out in this photo series:
The Formula 1 special designs in the 2026 season
Verstappen: No update on the future
The Dutchman stated around a month ago during the Japan GP that he is facing important “life decisions.” He was naturally asked about this again yesterday during his media round.
Regarding his future, he explains: “Honestly, there is nothing new in this regard. In recent weeks I have also been busy with other things, but yes, I still have time and am taking my time.”
Officially, Verstappen still has a contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028. Under certain conditions, however, he could leave the team early – and possibly even retire completely from Formula 1.
New rules at the start delayed
Actually, Formula 1 wanted to test a new “safety net” at the start already this weekend. However, our Italian colleagues from Motorsport.com report that this will not happen.
Background: The software is not yet ready, which is why the changes are now to be tested for the first time at the race in Montreal in three weeks. Another test is planned for the European season opener in Monaco.
Missed media day?
Already yesterday, the drivers in Miami answered the media’s questions. Kevin Scheuren and Stefan Ehlen have summarized the obligatory media day for you in this video.
Also today (or rather in the night to Saturday) there will of course be a live analysis of the sprint qualifying in Miami on the Formel1.de YouTube channel.
Kevin Scheuren and Kevin Hermann will report to you as planned at 01:00 CEST.
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Anniversary of death
May 1st is a date every year when we remember Ayrton Senna. Because exactly on this day the Brazilian died in 1994 at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola.
In this photo series, we look back once again at his career:
Ayrton Senna: The career of a legend
No rain today yet
Good luck for everyone involved: Rain is not forecast for today in Miami. So the 90 minutes later in FT1 should be fully utilized.
It looks different on Sunday. Severe thunderstorms are possible in Miami, which could even lead to the race possibly having to be stopped.
You can read all the background information here.
FT1 extended to 90 minutes
In Miami it is just before 8:00 in the morning and thus the perfect time to start our ticker today. Especially since everyone involved had to get up a little earlier today, because FT1 starts 30 minutes earlier than planned.
The background is the new rules that apply in Formula 1 from this weekend. To give teams and drivers enough time to get used to them, the only practice was extended from 60 to 90 minutes.
This has no impact on the rest of the weekend.
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