Lance Stroll just said what F1 management wanted buried.

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Yesterday, the drivers spoke up for the first time in this magnitude on the new tweaks and rules Formula 1 and the FIA have cooked up for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix and beyond. However, the mood isn't rosy. Yes, Max Verstappen has had his say as well as others...but Lance Stroll proved to be the hardest hitting Formula One driver of all! Why now, Lance?

Well, it could be many reasons, such as Honda frustrated with a lack of engine upgrades coming their way yet. It also revealed something else. Lance Stroll is unstoppable, politically speaking.

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The Driver F1 Could Never Really Silence

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Williams are improving...but not fast enough to be comfortable.

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Dorilton Capital, the owners of the Williams F1 team, have been a very patient lot. Willing to wait years for the Formula 1 team to come good and to hire James Vowles to do the job. What's become clear is that as long as the 2026 FW48 was a good car, then all would be well...but so far, it's not. Did Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon commit to this team for a ninth placed Formula One car? I don't think so.

There is a plan though. By Monza, the car should be down to the weight limit and Miami will see the start of that trend down...but what might become clear is that the cost cap that saved the team might now be hindering their progress. Their limit? Reached. For now.

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Williams' great 2026 bet is now a trap

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We all talk about Max leaving Red Bull...but what if he just...doesn't?

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Nobody outside Max Verstappen's inner circle knows the answer, but it's worth trying to figure out. Martin Brundle of Sky Sports F1 reckons that should the Formula 1 champion leave Red Bull (or even the whole thing) it would be hard to find a route back into Formula One at this time. Could sportscars be a safe haven? Maybe, maybe not.

So let's try to answer the question of where would Max actually go?

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If Red Bull can't fix it, where does Max actually go?

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We're back and what feels like a soft reset.

There are plenty of changes to be had with these Formula 1 cars. The 2026 regulations may not have been upended, but there could be enough changes to at least reduce some of the major concerns F1 fans...as well as those who felt qualifying was getting a little "silly".

Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto revelled in the home crowd showing off a classic Enstone Alpine-coloured Lotus and the Miami circuit heralds a sprint weekend for the second time this year. What could we expect this weekend?

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My 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Preview & PREDICTIONS

My Predictions for the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix

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The tide is turning in F1 already. 2027 looks different.

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Just days before Formula 1 kicks off again in Miami, there is greater talk of major changes coming for 2027...and McLaren is calling them out against their own supplier! Meanwhile, the commercial arm of Formula One claims there are no problems...yet even the FIA suggests the changes for the Miami Grand Prix won't see major changes to the formula and the racing.

I think that's a problem, folks. What does this all mean for Mercedes. They and FOM are rapidly losing the argument for the 50/50 2026. Even Audi didn't want it!

F1 2026 is already being walked back

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The F1 CEO just put his OTHER foot in it. On camera.

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Just hours after the FIA and other parties met to fix the F1 regulations for 2026, its CEO Stefano Domenicali came out and said there was nothing to fix. No problems here.

And in terms of lessons learned, only two. That the manufacturers had too much influence on the Formula 1 engines (V8 turbos inbound, folks) and that the drivers talked too much. Oh. With the media giving them too much attention. Ah.

This wasn't a very smart move, mate.

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F1's CEO wants the drivers to shut up

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Fernando Alonso stopped defending his team weeks ago!

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A quote from the F1 driver during the Chinese Grand Prix has resurfaced from Fernando Alonso...and it completely adds new complexity to the story between Aston Martin and Honda. The Spanish Formula 1 driver recalls how back in 2015, when Honda were also in trouble, many looked to his comments more than everyone else...even though his teammates were saying the exact same thing.

That alone tells you that he is not prepared to tow the line his team is towing...he is going off script and will not become the voice of Aston's Formula One struggles with Honda! And Honda themselves? It gives more understanding about their situation...and how they've been telling the truth the whole time!

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Alonso stopped defending Aston WEEKS ago

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Seems like being a world champ has less impact these days.

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Another day, another Guardian journalist involved with an F1 driver. This time around, Lando Norris was asked about his thoughts on the F1 2026 regulations and he was prevented from doing so by his own managers. Why? In a twist, that encounter was published along with the original article about Norris winning a prestigious award, the Laureus. On a joyful day, Lando's mood surely was ruined.

It also adds a brief glimpse into the world of Formula One drivers and how much control there is over them in 2026. So many layers, so much yapping to do!

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The F1 world champion SHUT DOWN by his own staff!

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Well, well! A rarity. All parties AGREED on changes to F1 2026.

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In a very unexpected twist, every party involved agreed to "refinements" to the Formula 1 2026 regulations in a vote managed by the FIA. Even Toto Wolff and Mercedes agreed to changes which do affect energy management quite a bit more than the team hoped for. Why? Because there might be a bigger encounter to prepare for in due course. The ADUO.

At the same time, this successful ruling and the changes planned in time for Miami and beyond do prove something to a tune that will please Max Verstappen. They are a start, but will they be enough to appease the Formula One driver and fans irate with the rules? We shall see, but hey! At least the drivers were heard this time.

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F1 just ganged up on Mercedes and nobody said it

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The FIA president finally speaks out about F1 2026.

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Just hours before a crucial vote on Formula 1's 2026 roadmap for the Miami Grand Prix and beyond, the FIA's main man Ben Sulayem spoke up about what he had been up to and what his governance is striving for the most: safety.

This is after a very productive meeting with drivers and right before a crucial vote between the FIA, FOM and teams to decide what to do next with the rules and regulations of this season of Formula One. What does this say about the situation of the sport and WHO has the final say on the matter?

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The FIA just told EVERYONE who actually runs F1

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