Miami GP: Thursday's build-up in pictures.
We’re on the eve of another adrenaline-pumping weekend of action in Florida, with Formula 1's Miami GP set for its third edition of high-octane racing around the Hard Rock Cafe Stadium.
02/05/2024 at 20:15
Michael Delaney
F1i.com

‘Another adrenaline-pumping weekend of action’;

https://f1i.com/news/506669-miami-gp...ictures-3.html


‘Affects your level of motivation’: Zero-point Formula 1 driver admits he ‘constantly’ feels tired and ‘down on energy’
Thu 2 May 2024 19:00
David Comerford
F1 Oversteer

Speaking to The Athletic, Sargeant admitted that, as a driver, he feels drained. The 23-year-old, who has been partly responsible for Williams accumulating more than £2m in damages this year, says it’s particularly difficult to maintain motivation after an accident. “You constantly feel tired,” he said. “You feel down on energy.”

“I think it affects your level of motivation. It’s easier if you’re winning every weekend as well, so that makes a difference. You don’t feel fatigued in the weekend because you have this constant adrenaline, and that’s another thing. The truth of it is you’re high on adrenaline for the weekend, and then you crash.”

“The science behind it is it takes at least 48 to 72 hours just for your brain to regulate back to normal levels, and it’s normal to feel this lack of motivation, energy, whatever it may be, because you’ve just come off this big crash. Also, when you just release all the nerves and the anxiety, this also plays a big part into it. So, it all makes sense. It’s all normal, but it’s just difficult to manage.”

‘Constantly feels tired and down on energy’;

https://www.f1oversteer.com/news/zer...own-on-energy/


Miami GP: FIA Thursday Press Conference.
May 3 2024
By FIA
WilliamsF1 Supporters

Q: “Logan, great to have you with us. It's your home race. Just tell us how excited are you? How busy are you? Has the past week been for you?” LOGAN SARGEANT: “It's been busy. I obviously have three of these, which is nice, but this one's home. But they're always busy weekends leading up to the race. But it was nice. I got the full day off yesterday just to hang out with friends, family, get out on the boat for a little bit. So, yeah, I feel relaxed and excited to be racing at home for the first time in a while.”

Q: “Checo, can we come to you next? You started this race on pole last year. Just how much confidence do you have coming into the weekend?” Sergio PÉREZ: “I think the last few weekends have been good. I think the upgrade we introduced in Suzuka should perform better in these sort of places. It will be also quite interesting to see on a very different circuit to the ones we've been. We're still in the early stages of the season, so it will be interesting to see where we are relative to everyone else in this place. Last year, qualifying went all right, so I believe that we can be alright here.”

Q: “Lewis, can I bring you in on this Adrian Newey news? He's a free agent this time next year. How much would you like to see him join you at Ferrari in 2025?” Lewis HAMILTON: “Very much.”

‘FIA Thursday Press Conference’;

https://www.sportnetwork.net/main/s107/st205913.htm


‘That’s your job’ – Lewis Hamilton left fuming by Mercedes strategy at Miami Grand Prix that saw him battle teammate George Russell
Published: 15:30, 2 May 2024
Joe Brophy, Senior SEO Writer

Lewis Hamilton heading to Miami after a horror start to the season in the worst car Mercedes he has had will feel like Groundhog Day. The Brit superstar is the most recognisable Formula 1 driver in America but the track in Florida has not been kind to him.

Hamilton had disappeared from the public eye following the conclusion of the 2021 season after controversial safety car calls robbed him of a record-breaking eighth world title and handed Max Verstappen his first championship.

He returned for the start of the new campaign two years ago unable to put the disappointment behind him due to the 2022 rule changes. Drastic aerodynamic regulations caused airflow issues under that year’s cars, and Mercedes' struggles left them well off the pace.

‘That’s your job’;

https://talksport.com/sport/1848167/...mi-grand-prix/


2024 Miami Grand Prix: Weekend Warm-Up
02 May 2024
Formula One - Official Site (Video)

Lawrence Barretto, Will Buxton, Ruth Buscombe, James Hinchcliffe, Alex Jacques and Laura Winter take a look at the latest news and forecasts ahead of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.

‘Weekend Warm-Up’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...252586977.html


F1's Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz Show Off New Ferrari Car & Blue Race Suits Ahead of Miami Grand Prix
MAY 02, 2024 AT 6:56 PM
BY JJ STAFF
Just Jared (Weblog)

The Scuderia Ferrari teammates unveiled the Miami livery of the Ferrari SF-24 car in the pitlane ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Crypto.co Miami Grand Prix 2024.

“We had a bit of a say [with the livery], I like the softer blue as it’s one of my favourite colours. But I love the kit, full blue, a bit retro – it looks so cool! It’s a bit strange looking at yourself in the mirror without the red,” Charles shared about the new livery.

“Happy to be racing this historical colour for Ferrari, and I really like my helmet too. Hopefully [this track] will be a bit better, I’m a bit more optimistic for this year,” Carlos said.

‘Blue Race Suits’;

https://www.justjared.com/2024/05/02...mi-grand-prix/


‘Many of those decisions are not in my hands’ – Bottas explains ‘sudden change’ of race engineer in Miami
20:34 Thu, 02 May 2024.
Formula One - Official Site

Valtteri Bottas has given his take on the news that he will have a new race engineer for the Miami Grand Prix weekend, with the Finn admitting that the move was a “sudden change” by Kick Sauber. Bottas had worked with Alex Chan since joining the team at the start of the 2022 season, but the 10-time Grand Prix winner will now pair up with a different race engineer as of the upcoming event in Miami.

Asked ahead of the weekend for the reason behind the switch, Bottas responded: “I think that’s more a question for the team. It was quite a sudden change. It’s a Sprint weekend so working with a fresh guy will be not easy, but [we're] obviously trying to make the most out of it.”

“He’s getting lots of support but, yeah, it’s quite a sudden change.” On whether the change had received his blessing, Bottas suggested that the move is part of the continued development at Kick Sauber as the squad prepares to become Audi’s works team in 2026.

‘Many of those decisions are not in my hands’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...io5pw2JPplxAot


Max on Adrian Newey departure: 'He's earned much respect'
02 May 2024
Florence Cobben
Verstappen.nl

The news that Adrian Newey, Oracle Red Bull Racing's technical director, will depart from the team in 2025 is the talk of the town at the Miami GP. Max Verstappen is in high demand by journalists for his reaction: "We would have preferred that he didn't go, but it is what it is. If someone wants to leave you can't stop them. He's chosing this for himself and his family, and you can't fault him for that."

Max elaborates: "Adrian has of course meant so much to Red Bull Racing and contributed to all it's successes from the very beginning. Everyone in the team will always be thankful for that. He's earned a lot of respect. We remain good friends, forever. But that's part of life. We have a strong technical team, who will continue to work hard. The last couple of years have proved that. I trust them."

‘We have a strong technical team’;

https://news.verstappen.com/en/article/5449/