Williams team principal James Vowles explained the confusion which prompted Carlos Sainz Jnr’s critical radio messages after the Miami Grand Prix.
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McLaren score their most emphatic win since Hamilton’s 2008 Silverstone triumph
2025 Miami Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onMore Miami Grand Prix stats including Williams’ best result for eight years and Jack Doohan’s short Formula 1 career.
Mercedes bringing “more obvious” upgrades for first European races
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes will step up their upgrade programme over the coming races after making their best start to a season in four years.
Alpine confirms Colapinto will replace Doohan for next five rounds as team rotates drivers
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine has confirmed Jack Doohan will not race for the team at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, as Franco Colapinto will replace him for the next five rounds.
‘It doesn’t matter much whether you finish third or fourth’ – Verstappen
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen says the difference between third and fourth place doesn’t matter to him after missing out on a podium finish in Miami.
‘That’s not how I race’: Was Sainz right to feel aggrieved by Albon after Miami GP?
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr complained to his team after Alexander Albon passed him in the Miami Grand Prix, as he thought they had to hold positions.
Leclerc also criticised Ferrari over “stupid” strategy on radio
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc branded Ferrari’s decision to swap their drivers “stupid” during the Miami Grand Prix but team principal Frederic Vasseur defended their strategy.
“If he passes now that’s illegal”: Unheard radio from Verstappen vs the McLarens
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren gave Lando Norris instructions on how to pass Max Verstappen after his team mate got by – while the Red Bull driver showed his knowledge of the racing rules.
2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren were the team to beat in Miami but did their drivers make the most of their advantage? Here’s our verdict on the full field.
Doohan “just looking forward to Imola” but his future remains in doubt
Formula 1
Posted onJack Doohan said he is looking forward to the next race at Imola after crashing out on lap one in Miami. However doubt remains over his future at Alpine.
Pictures: Drivers ‘race’ two-seater Lego F1 cars before Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1
Posted onThe Formula 1 drivers’ parade had a difference in Miami as the competitors toured the track in cars built partly from Lego.
Hadjar blames last-lap mistakes after failing to beat Tsunoda to final point
Formula 1
Posted onIsack Hadjar believes he could have beaten Yuki Tsunoda to the final point in the Miami Grand Prix but made too many mistakes at the end of the race.
Did Verstappen give up his fight against Norris too late? Miami GP data analysed
2025 Miami Grand Prix interactive data
Posted onMax Verstappen lost 6.5 seconds before giving up his attempt to keep Lando Norris behind. Is Norris right to say Verstappen “ruined his race”?
Russell suspects breakfast to blame for “horrendous stomach cramp” in race
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell revealed he was suffering from painful stomach cramps over the final laps of the Miami Grand Prix.
‘I never saw Max from start to finish before, even in my Red Bull days’ – Albon
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon was thrilled with the performance of his Williams after keeping Max Verstappen in sight throughout the Miami Grand Prix.
Piastri admits “good fortune” helped him win on “not my best weekend”
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri said he needed a bit of luck to win the Miami Grand Prix after compromising his race in qualifying.
Sainz says Hamilton was in the wrong over last-lap collision but stewards clear both
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr said Lewis Hamilton broke the rules when the pair collided on the final lap of the Miami Grand Prix. But the stewards took no action over their clash.
Hamilton wants to tackle “sensitivities” at Ferrari over team orders frustration
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he is prepared to tackle any “sensitivities” within Ferrari over their use of team orders during the Miami Grand Prix.
Russell keeps third place in Miami GP as stewards reject Red Bull’s protest
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell has kept his third place in the Miami Grand Prix after the stewards dismissed a protest by rival team Red Bull. Two other drivers received warnings.
Verstappen “just tried to have a bit of fun” in scrap with McLaren drivers
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said he tried to enjoy himself as he fought with the McLaren drivers during the Miami Grand Prix, despite both passing him.