Red Bull investigates McLaren’s unusual tire cooling strategy, Verstappen's engine may undermine gains from Miami floor upgrade, and other big updates

Red Bull investigates McLaren’s unusual tire cooling strategy

Red Bull suspects McLaren may have illegal tire cooling methods and has started its own checks with thermal camera footage at pit stops. McLaren has dominated early in the season, with its cars providing stronger tire performance than rivals in both short runs and races. Red Bull reportedly observed McLaren’s brake drums cooler than others in hot races, which raised questions about possible water-based cooling, an idea Zak Brown mocked with a “tire water” bottle in Miami. McLaren credits its edge to downforce, balance, and technical design, and past FIA reviews found no violations of the rules.

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Verstappen's engine may undermine gains from Miami floor upgrade

Red Bull is rolling out a three-phase upgrade package, with modifications to the floor fences and edges in Miami to increase downforce and improve balance. Despite the sprint weekend format with limited practice, the team believes the changes pose "little risk" due to stable airflow characteristics. Only Max Verstappen had the new floor, while Yuki Tsunoda would get it in Imola. Early feedback showed less understeer, but some problems remained. In the sprint, Red Bull lost time on the long straight, which showed that engine power and straight-line speed were possible weaknesses.

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Doohan slams Alpine over Miami pit lane error

Jack Doohan was furious after a pit lane mistake by his Alpine team ruined his chance at a better result in Miami's Sprint session. He and Pierre Gasly left the garage at the same time, but Doohan got stuck and had to be pushed back, allowing several cars to pass. This left him with only one timed lap, which was not enough to stay in the fight. Gasly had no problems and carried on. Doohan’s anger came through clearly on the team radio and in his post-session comments, where he blamed the team for a costly and avoidable mistake.

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Norris opens up on slow start to 2025

McLaren's golden boy Lando Norris opens up about why he thinks the start of his 2025 title bid hasn’t gone according to plan. While Norris appears to be struggling, Piastri seems to be the man of the moment. But what does Norris himself think is really holding him back—and why is he being so self-critical?

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F1 meets the Blue Angels

What’s it like to be a Blue Angel for a day? Alex Albon and James Vowles are about to find out as they take to the skies for an insane flying experience. But before the action begins, they’ll attend a briefing session to go over the essentials. So, how does it feel to be in a Blue Angel jet compared to driving an F1 car?