Toto Wolff has played down hopes on Mercedes' much-anticipated upgrade for the next race at Imola despite Lewis Hamilton calling for a one-second upgrade after the Miami Grand Prix.
Hamilton finished sixth in Miami on Sunday after qualifying 13th, while team-mate George Russell finished a respectable fourth – but still crashed out of the Red Bull League after one. One-two finish for the defending world champion.
While Hamilton insisted he needed a “second upgrade” of around a second, Wolff believes the upgrade for Imola may not even be worth half-a-second, instead saying that A “good baseline” would be: “I don't think we'll get there and all of a sudden we're half a second faster and in the middle of the fight. We won't be.”
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen sends a Chilling warning to your title rivalswolf Hamilton's Mercedes car thrashed Merit and after George Russell Criticizes unusual pre-race introduction,
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Toto Wolff sends stern warning to Lewis Hamilton after Miami GP
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Toto Wolff has played down hopes on Mercedes' much-anticipated upgrade for the next race at Imola despite Lewis Hamilton calling for a one-second upgrade after the Miami Grand Prix.
After qualifying a lowly 13th, Hamilton finished sixth in Miami on Sunday while teammate George Russell finished a respectable fourth – but Red Bull was still relegated from the league after a one-two finish for the defending world champion. Got out
While Hamilton insisted he needed a “second upgrade” of around a second, Wolff believes the upgrade for Imola may not even be worth half-a-second, instead saying that A “good baseline” would be: “I don't think we'll get there and all of a sudden we're half a second faster and in the middle of the fight. We won't be.”
Max Verstappen sends chilling message to rivals after Miami win: ‘I always feel unbeatable'
13:31 , keiran jackson
max verstappen applauded his victory in miami grand prix as “just f****** cute” after the beat Sergio Perez and the Boo Brigade to extend their world championship lead.
Verstappen was mocked before and after the race as he celebrated a victory that took him 14 points ahead of teammate Pérez, who finished second. Fernando Alonso was third for Aston Martin. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton Fourth and sixth places followed for Mercedes.
Verstappen divided opinion in the game and was targeted by the Hard Rock Stadium crowd as he was presented on the grid by rapper LL Cool J ahead of the 57-lap race.
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‘I've always felt unbeatable': Max Verstappen sends chilling message to title rivals
Christian Horner mocks Mercedes and ferrari after Red Bull dominance in Miami
12:53 , keiran jackson
Christian Horner couldn't help but question him Formula 1 Rivals only asked: “Where are Mercedes and Ferrari?” after Red Bull's one-two finish in Miami.
max verstappen Stormed to victory at the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the grid – and claimed fastest-lap – to extend his world championship lead to team-mate Sergio Perez up to 14 digits.
While Mercedes' George Russell finished fourth, Fernando Alonso finished third, Lewis Hamilton only finished sixth after qualifying in 13th position, while Ferrari once again struggled on race-day – both teams at the front. Ultimately fell far behind the RB19.
Horner said after the race: “We never started second [to the season] Like this. We're wondering: where are the others? Where did Mercedes and Ferrari go?
World Championship prospects after Miami Grand Prix:
12:23 , keiran jackson
Max Verstappen – 1/10
Sergio Perez – 7/1
Fernando Alonso – 28/1
Lewis Hamilton – 40/1
Charles Leclerc – 60/1
George Russell – 66/1
Carlos Sainz – 66/1
Lance Stroll – 500/1
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Max Verstappen claims Miami boos because of his success: ‘They don't like who wins'
11:47 , keiran jackson
max verstappen Said he is targeted by F1's boo brigade because they are jealous of him winning.
Verstappen claimed his third win of the season on Sunday with a brilliant drive to finish ninth miami grand prix to extend their championship lead to over 14 points red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. The double world champion was introduced on the grid before the race, and then even on the podium, booed when he was presented with his winner's trophy.
But the usually fast Verstappen said: “If I'm driving from behind nobody will do anything in terms of reaction.”
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‘They don't like who wins': Max Verstappen claims his success in Miami has been a boon
Lewis Hamilton, speaking after the race:
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“I don't know about the strategy, I don't know if it was optimal or not. Initially difficult in a DRS train, once I stomped hard, was able to really push. Went from 13th to 6th I am very happy to have arrived, I enjoyed the race, it was nice fighting with the guys.
“It's all an unknown. It's not like I have another upgrade coming that I need. It's a step in the right direction to try and make progress. So fingers crossed.”
Hamilton finished in P6 after starting 13th on the grid.
George Russell aims for ‘distracting' razzmatazz ahead of Miami Grand Prix
11:15 , keiran jackson
george russell said he's not in F 1 After sport bosses hit out at pre-race razzmatazz for show miami grand prix,
In a departure from convention, the 20 drivers on the grid were personally introduced to the crowd by the American rapper ll cool j As will.i.am Conducted an orchestra. It is understood that the pre-race show seen in Miami will only happen at a select few events, possibly as many as eight this season.
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George Russell aims for ‘distracting' razzmatazz ahead of Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen sends chilling message to rivals after Miami win: ‘I always feel unbeatable'
10:58 , keiran jackson
max verstappen applauded his victory in miami grand prix as “just f****** cute” after the beat Sergio Perez and the Boo Brigade to extend their world championship lead.
Verstappen was mocked before and after the race as he celebrated a victory that took him 14 points ahead of teammate Pérez, who finished second. Fernando Alonso was third for Aston Martin. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton Fourth and sixth places followed for Mercedes.
Verstappen divided opinion in the game and was targeted by the Hard Rock Stadium crowd as he was presented on the grid by rapper LL Cool J ahead of the 57-lap race.
Full quote below:
‘I've always felt unbeatable': Max Verstappen sends chilling message to title rivals
Charles Leclerc:
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“We have been struggling all day, same picture as at the start of the day. Competitive in qualifying, struggling on race day.
“I dropped a lot today as well. We lack consistency at the moment and we will try to work for that.
“We have work to do. We need to come up with solutions. Mercedes are fast, Aston Martin are really fast. Look fast in alpine races.
The Ferrari man finished P7.
Top-10 in Miami Grand Prix
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1) Max Verstappen
2) Sergio Perez
3) Fernando Alonso
4) George Russell
5) Carlos Sainz
6) Lewis Hamilton
7) Charles Leclerc
8) Pierre Gasly
9) Esteban Ocon
10) Kevin Magnussen
Max Verstappen ignores jeers from crowd to storm off to Miami Grand Prix win
10:36 , keiran jackson
race report
max verstappen overcame the boo brigade and Sergio Perez To Win miami grand prix and expand your world championship lead.
Verstappen was subjected to a chorus of derision by the 90,000-strong crowd at Hard Rock Stadium when rapper LL Cool J introduced the sport's drivers for Sunday's 57-lap race.
But the double world champion put aside his poor reception by running from ninth on the grid to pass Pérez with nine laps remaining and take his third win from five rounds.
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Max Verstappen ignores boos from crowd to storm to Miami Grand Prix win
Christian Horner mocks Mercedes and Ferrari after Red Bull's dominance in Miami
10:34 , keiran jackson
Christian Horner couldn't help but question him Formula 1 Rivals only asked: “Where are Mercedes and Ferrari?” after Red Bull's one-two finish in Miami.
max verstappen Stormed to victory at the Miami Grand Prix from ninth on the grid – and claimed fastest-lap – to extend his world championship lead to team-mate Sergio Perez up to 14 digits.
While Mercedes' George Russell finished fourth, Fernando Alonso finished third, Lewis Hamilton only finished sixth after qualifying in 13th position, while Ferrari once again struggled on race-day – both teams at the front. Ultimately due to lagging behind the RB19.
Horner said after the race: “We never started second [to the season] Like this. We're wondering: where are the others? Where did Mercedes and Ferrari go?