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NZ Herald
04-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Herald
Formula 1 live updates: Liam Lawson starts 15th at Miami Grand Prix
All the action as Liam Lawson starts 15th in Formula One's Miami Grand Prix Lawson stripped of first F1 points of 2025, loses seventh-place sprint finish Liam Lawson has been handed a five-second time penalty and ha therefore lost his points finish from Formula One 's Miami Grand Prix sprint race. After qualifying 14th, Lawson looked to have finished seventh in the 18-lap affair, shortened by one lap due to rain over the Miami International Autodrome. However, the Kiwi was judged to have been at fault for an incident with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, who crashed in the final laps of the race. The stewards ruled that while Lawson was the leading car at turn 12, where the incident took place, he was behind at turn 11 and therefore was required to give Alonso room. As a result, Lawson was relegated to 13th place, and also handed one demerit point on his Formula One super licence. 'He came out on cold tyres, and I'd done a lap,' Lawson explained post-race. 'I was trying to get by him early in the lap. 'I waited for DRS [drag reduction system], made sure to get my wheels ahead at the apex trying to overtake. I feel I did that, then I got squeezed off. 'At that point, I was heading for the concrete wall. I was trying to get out, but he left me no space. 'Obviously [it's] not my intention, but I feel like I had my wheels ahead.' The Kiwi had made up five places on the end of the first racing lap – delayed by rain over the Miami International Autodrome – and benefited from a chaotic affair to cross the line eighth, before he was upgraded one place after Max Verstappen was penalised for an unsafe pit release. Seventh in the sprint would have netted Lawson two points, and betters his ninth-placings from grands prix in Singapore in 2023 and Austin and Brazil last year. Lawson wasn't the only drive to be impacted by post-race penalties. Williams' Alex Albon had finished fourth, but was also hit by a five-second penalty for infringements behind the safety car. The incident won't be welcomed by Alonso, after he and Lawson clashed in the sprint race at the US Grand Prix last year. McLaren's Lando Norris led a one-two finish alongside teammate Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari's Sir Lewis Hamilton finished third. With just hours between the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying, heavy rain drastically altered conditions and left drivers needing to be cautious, with any damage potentially coming back to bite them later in the day. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fell victim to the slippery conditions and was out before the sprint even began, after colliding with the wall on the back straight and suffering terminal damage to his car. So poor were the conditions, the race was red-flagged, as the track was too wet to safely begin, even after the formation lap was driven behind the safety car. But after a delay of more than 20 minutes, the sprint was able to get under way, albeit reduced in distance by one lap. And as the track began to dry, teams began to plan for a strategy of starting on intermediate tyres, but finishing on slicks. Again, the 19 remaining drivers began behind the safety car and completed two further laps before the decision was made to see a standing start. Already leading the world championship, Piastri wasted no time on the race start, taking the lead from Kimi Antonelli at the first corner and holding that lead to the end of the race. The move was a cruel blow for Antonelli, who went on to finish 10th – but was upgraded to seventh – after he became the youngest driver in the sport's history to take pole position. Lawson, meanwhile, climbed the most places and rose to ninth off the start, one place back from the points at the end of what was the third lap. Advertise with NZME. The Kiwi showed incredible bravery to hold the inside racing line and brake late to get ahead of four other drivers, with the final place being made up by Leclerc's absence. Significantly, though, Lawson's fast start had him ahead of Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar, who finished 10th once penalties were applied. Given the wet conditions meant no use of the DRS, Lawson was under no major threat of being overtaken by Hadjar in the bunched field, however it also left him with work to do if he was to get past Alonso and into a share of the points. On lap six, though, Lawson complained of a broken visor impacting his visibility, as the gap to Hadjar closed to around 0.5s. But as the track continued to dry, drivers began to struggle on the intermediate tyres, which are designed for the wet alone. On lap 11, the DRS was enabled, as cars began to fit slick tyres. As Hamilton headed to the pits, Lawson climbed to eighth, before he pitted on lap 13. But as more cars stopped, Antonelli and Verstappen collided in the pits, while Carlos Sainz's Williams hit the wall to leave chaos on track. Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for the incident, an unsafe release, which was the fault of his Red Bull mechanics. Lawson emerged after his stop in 12th, albeit with plenty of drivers still on the intermediates ahead of him. On lap 15, Lawson went to the outside of Alonso, as the contact forced the Aston Martin into the wall and left the Kiwi staring at a penalty after a stewards' inquiry. Alonso's exit triggered a safety car that lasted until the end of the race.
NZ Herald
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Herald
Formula 1: Liam Lawson stripped of points finish in Miami Grand Prix sprint race over Fernando Alonso incident
'I waited for DRS, made sure to get my wheels ahead at the apex trying to overtake. I feel I did that, then I got squeezed off. 'At that point I was heading for the concrete wall. I was trying to get out, but he left me no space. 'Obviously [it's] not my intention, but I feel like I had my wheels ahead.' The Kiwi had made up five places on the end of the first racing lap - delayed by rain over the Miami International Autodrome - and benefited from a chaotic affair to cross the line eighth, before he was upgraded one place after Max Verstappen was penalised for an unsafe pit release. Seventh in the sprint would have netted Lawson two points, and betters his ninth-placings from grands prix in Singapore in 2023, and Austin and Brazil last year. Lawson wasn't the only drive to be impacted by post-race penalties. Williams' Alex Albon had finished fourth, but was also hit by a five-second penalty for infringements behind the safety car. The incident won't be welcomed by Alonso, after he and Lawson clashed in the sprint race at the US Grand Prix last year. McLaren's Lando Norris led a one-two finish alongside teammate Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished third. With just hours between the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying, heavy rain drastically altered conditions, and left drivers needing to be cautious, with any damage potentially coming back to bite them later in the day. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fell victim to the slippery conditions, and was out before the sprint even began, after colliding with the wall on the back straight, and suffered terminal damage to his car. So poor were conditions, the race was red flagged, as the track was too wet to safely begin even after the formation lap was driven behind the safety car. But after a delay of more than 20 minutes, the sprint was able to get underway, albeit reduced in distance by one lap. And as the track began to dry, teams began to plan for a strategy of starting on intermediate tyres, but finishing on slicks. Again, the 19 remaining drivers began behind the safety car, and completed two further laps before the decision was made to see a standing start. Advertise with NZME. Already leading the world championship, Piastri wasted no time on the race start, and took the lead from Kimi Antonelli at the first corner, and held that lead to the end of the race. The move was a cruel blow for Antonelli, who went on to finish 10th, but was upgraded to seventh, after he became the youngest driver in the sport's history to take pole position. Lawson, meanwhile, climbed the most places and rose to ninth off the start, one place back from the points at the end of what was the third lap. The Kiwi showed incredible bravery to hold the inside racing line, and brake late to get ahead of four other drivers, with the final place being made up by Leclerc's absence. Significantly, though, Lawson's fast start had him ahead of Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar, who finished 10th once penalties were applied. Given the wet conditions meant no use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), Lawson was under no major threat of being overtaken by Hadjar in the bunched field, however it also left him with work to do if he was to get past Alonso into a share of the points. On lap six, though, Lawson complained of a broken visor impacting his visibility, as the gap to Hadjar closed to around 0.5s. But as the track continued to dry, drivers began to struggle on the intermediate tyres, which are designed for the wet alone. On lap 11, DRS was enabled, as cars began to fit slick tyres. As Hamilton headed to the pits, Lawson climbed to eighth, before he pitted on lap 13. But as more cars stopped, Antonelli and Verstappen collided in the pits, while Carlos Sainz's Williams hit the wall to leave chaos on track. Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for the incident, an unsafe release, which was the fault of his Red Bull mechanics. Lawson emerged after his stop in 12th, albeit with plenty of drivers still on the intermediates ahead of him. On lap 15, Lawson went to the outside of Alonso, as the contact forced the Aston Martin into the wall, and left the Kiwi staring at a penalty after a steward's inquiry. Alonso's exit triggered a safety car that lasted until the end of the race. Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix begins at 8am Sunday morning (NZ time). Miami Grand Prix sprint results Lando Norris - McLaren Oscar Piastri - McLaren Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari George Russell - Mercedes Lance Stroll - Aston Martin Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes Pierre Gasly - Alpine Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls Alex Albon - Williams Esteban Ocon - Haas Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls Ollie Bearman - Haas Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber Jack Doohan - Alpine Max Verstappen - Red Bull DNF - Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin DNF - Carlos Sainz - Williams DNF - Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Alex Powell is a sports journalist for the NZ Herald. He has been a sports journalist since 2016.
NZ Herald
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Herald
Formula 1: Liam Lawson scores first points of 2025, takes seventh-placed finish in Miami Grand Prix sprint race
'He came out on cold tyres, and I'd done a lap,' Lawson explained post-race. 'I was trying to get by him early in the lap. 'I waited for DRS, made sure to get my wheels ahead a the apex trying to overtake. I feel I did that, then I got squeezed off. 'At that point I was heading for the concrete wall. I was trying to get out, but he left me no space. 'Obviously [it's] not my intention, but I feel like I had my wheels ahead.' Lawson could benefit from a number of cars being investigated post-race, giving the stewards little time to deliberate before Grand Prix qualifying on Sunday morning. The incident won't be welcomed by Alonso, after he and Lawson clashed in the sprint race at the US Grand Prix last year. McLaren's Lando Norris led a one-two finish alongside teammate Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished third. With just hours between the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying, heavy rain drastically altered conditions, and left drivers needing to be cautious, with any damage potentially coming back to bite them later in the day. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fell victim to the slippery conditions, and was out before the sprint even began, after colliding with the wall on the back straight, and suffered terminal damage to his car. So poor were conditions, the race was red flagged, as the track was too wet to safely begin even after the formation lap was driven behind the safety car. But after a delay of more than 20 minutes, the sprint was able to get underway, albeit reduced in distance by one lap. And as the track began to dry, teams began to plan for a strategy of starting on intermediate tyres, but finishing on slicks. Again, the 19 remaining drivers began behind the safety car, and completed two further laps before the decision was made to see a standing start. Already leading the world championship, Piastri wasted no time on the race start, and took the lead from Kimi Antonelli at the first corner, and held that lead to the end of the race. The move was a cruel blow for Antonelli, who went on to finish 10th, after he became the youngest driver in the sport's history to take pole position. Lawson, meanwhile, climbed the most places and rose to ninth off the start, one place back from the points at the end of what was the third lap. The Kiwi showed incredible bravery to hold the inside racing line, and brake late to get ahead of four other drivers, with the final place being made up by Leclerc's absence. Significantly, though, Lawson's fast start had him ahead of Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar. Given the wet conditions meant no use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS), Lawson was under no major threat of being overtaken by Hadjar in the bunched field, however it also left him with work to do if he was to get past Alonso into a share of the points. On lap six, though, Lawson complained of a broken visor impacting his visibility, as the gap to Hadjar closed to around 0.5s. But as the track continued to dry, drivers began to struggle on the intermediate tyres, which are designed for the wet alone. On lap 11, DRS was enabled, as cars began to fit slick tyres. As Hamilton headed to the pits, Lawson climbed to eighth, before he pitted on lap 13. But as more cars stopped, Antonelli and Verstappen collided in the pits, while Carlos Sainz's Williams hit the wall to leave chaos on track. Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for the incident, an unsafe release, which was the fault of his Red Bull mechanics. Lawson emerged after his stop in 12th, albeit with plenty of drivers still on the intermediates ahead of him. On lap 15, Lawson went to the outside of Alonso, as the contact forced the Aston Martin into the wall, and left the Kiwi staring at a penalty after a steward's inquiry. Alonso's exit triggered a safety car that lasted until the end of the race. Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix begins at 8am Sunday morning (NZ time).
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
F1 Miami Grand Prix's jaw-dropping food and drink prices revealed including cost of a beer
Formula 1 fans are having to dig deep at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, where a streak sandwich costs more than £20 and a beer is setting punters back around £10 The eye-popping prices for food and drink at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix have emerged. The Formula 1 circus is making its first of three visits to the United States this year, with the US Grand Prix in Austin and the Las Vegas Grand Prix coming later in the season. While the circuit, which surrounds the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, isn't a favourite among the drivers, the glamorous location is a magnet for A-list celebrities and high-net-worth individuals. That will remain the case for the foreseeable future after F1 extended its deal with the Miami GP until 2041, making it the longest race contract in the sport. Fans at the race are having to pay high prices for sustenance from the dozens of vendors surrounding the 3.3-mile circuit. For example, if you fancy a steak sandwich, it will set you back $30 (£22). The 'cheaper option' of the turkey sandwich will cost $18 (£13.50). Fancy a side of fries? Then be prepared to cough up $6 (£4.50). If you're in the mood for pizza, an Arroz Verde with chicken costs $29 (£22) while a basic cheese pizza is $22 (£16.50). Meanwhile, chicken-lovers will have to stump up $29 for a three-piece 'Make it Fancy' dish topped with caviar. Punters will have to dig deep for a Chicken Royale with cheese, which is $24 (£18) while an Ultimate Game Day hot dog is available for a slightly more reasonable $14 (£10.50). On the booze front, Heineken is readily available with 16oz servings costing $13, just under £10, while a domestic beer is a tad cheaper at $12 (£9). Need something to cool down in the Florida heat? Then be prepared to part with $20 (£15) for a Frozen Margarita or a Strawberry Daiquiri. On the track, Kimi Antonelli sprung the surprise of the season so far by taking pole position for Saturday's sprint race. The 18-year-old Italian, just six rounds into his rookie campaign as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, saw off championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 0.045 seconds. Piastri's McLaren team-mate Lando Norris finished third, 0.100 sec behind Antonelli, with Max Verstappen fourth and Antonelli's Mercedes team-mate George Russell in fifth. Charles Leclerc and Hamilton qualified sixth and seventh respectively for Ferrari. 'It was a very intense qualifying, and I have felt really good since this morning's practice session,' said Antonelli after posting a track record to take top spot. 'The last lap was mighty. I pulled it all together and I am delighted to get my first pole. It will be a different feeling to start on the front row and I cannot wait to see how we do in the sprint race, and in qualifying for the Grand Prix, too.'
Forbes
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Miami Grand Prix Signs 10-Year Extension With Formula 1 Until 2041
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track ... More during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by) Miami welcomes back Formula 1 this weekend and will continue to be a regular fixture on the calendar until 2041 least. Formula 1 announced on Friday that it had signed a 10-year extension with promoter South Florida Motorsports, which has organized the race since the sport first arrived in South Beach three years ago. The current deal was due to expire at the end of 2031 and the new extension makes Miami the longest contracted event on the calendar. 'Securing a 10-year extension with Formula 1 through 2041 is an extraordinary milestone for all of us at South Florida Motorsports and a true testament to the hard work of our team, the strength of our partnerships, the support of our community and the growth of the sport in the US," Tom Garfinkel, Managing Partner of the Miami Grand Prix, said in a statement. 'To have been granted this extension after only our third event speaks to what we have felt from the very beginning – the Miami Grand Prix is here to stay.' Miami became the second US track on the Formula 1 calendar in 2022, when it joined Austin, which has been the home of the US Grand Prix since 2012. A year after its first foray in South Florida, Formula 1 added a third race in the US with Las Vegas making its debut. And in just three years, the Miami Grand Prix has become one of the showpiece events on the Formula 1 calendar. Built around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, the home of the Miami Dolphins, the 5.41km track makes for some spectacular racing with 19 corners connecting three straights. The Hard Rock Stadium, which is also the stage of the ATP and WTA Miami Open, will host seven matches at next year's FIFA World Cup. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 05: Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 leads ... More Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL38 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 05, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by) Miami has also proved a huge commercial success as Formula 1 continues to grow its profile in America on the back of Netflix's Drive to Survive series. Last year, a record 275,000 fans attended the race weekend in Miami, with the Grand Prix attracting the largest US television audience in history, with 3.1 million viewers tuning in to follow the action. By comparison, 430,000 fans flocked to Austin across three days and 306,000 spectators passed through the turnstiles in Vegas over the weekend. According to Formula 1 figures, the race has generated more than $1bn in economic impact since its debut. 'In just three years, the Miami Grand Prix has established itself as one of the most important and spectacular events on our calendar, an extraordinary example of quality and vision that truly represents the spirit and ambition of Formula 1 in the US," said Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. 'Extending this agreement until 2041 is a strategic milestone of enormous importance, which strengthens our presence in America and consolidates the ever-deepening bond with our fan base there, which is constantly growing and passionate like never before." News of the Miami Grand Prix's extension comes just days after Mexico City secured its presence on the calendar until 2028 at least. The race signed a new three-year deal with Formula 1, ending uncertainty over whether it would retain its spot after local hero Sergio Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of last season. The 35-year-old parted ways with the Milton Keynes-based team a year earlier than expected after a dismal year, casting doubts over whether the Grand Prix, which returned to the calendar in 2015, would continue. The race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which hosted the Mexican Grand Prix between 1986 and 1992 prior to a 22-year absence, is routinely home to one of the most enthusiastic crowds on the calendar. It has also secured significant political and financial support in the shape of Claudia Sheinbaum, the current Mexico president and a former mayor of Mexico City, and billionaire businessman Carlos Slim Domit. 'Every year the unique atmosphere created by our fans in Mexico City is one of the most incredible and energetic experiences of our championship,' Domenicali said. "We look forward to continuing this extraordinary collaboration together and seeing the incredible enthusiasm of the Mexican fans again in October."
