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Extreme conditions forecast for Miami GP as McLaren highlight 'significant step' - RacingNews365 Review

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The Miami Grand Prix is facing the increased possibility of disruption due to heavy thunderstorms ahead of Sunday's race and F1's return to action. 

At the time of writing, 0600 ET/ 1100 BST, on Wednesday, April 29th, the current forecasts are for heavy thunderstorms to blow through the city on Sunday morning ahead of a 16:00 local time start of round four of the 2026 season. 

READ MORE: Miami Grand Prix facing increased disruption as F1 returns to action

McLaren set for 'significant step' after major Mercedes puzzle solved

McLaren will make a "significant step" forward in unlocking performance from its Mercedes F1 power unit in Miami, after early teething troubles.

In the first three races of the season, the team felt it was on the backfoot in understanding its Mercedes HPP unit, with both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri failing to start the Chinese GP owing to power unit electrical glitches pre-race.

READ MORE: McLaren set for 'significant step' after major Mercedes puzzle solved

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Max Verstappen misses out on crucial advantage ahead of Nurburgring 24 Hours

The 24 Hours of Nurburgring is inching ever closer as anticipation builds ahead of Max Verstappen's debut in the gruelling race.

Getting the best starting position is not a major necessity for such a long race, but getting into the final 12 shootout will be a confidence boost for all involved.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen misses out on crucial advantage ahead of Nurburgring 24 Hours

Silverstone issues remarkable offer to F1 over calendar headache

Silverstone, host of the British Grand Prix, has offered to stage a second race this year to help fill the void left by the cancellation of two events.

Conflict in the Middle East saw the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds removed from their original April slots.

READ MORE: Silverstone issues remarkable offer to F1 over calendar headache

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Nigel Mansell blasts 'totally false' F1 in scathing assesment

Nigel Mansell believes F1 fans have every right to be "grumpy" at the new technical regulations, which he feels are creating "totally false" overtakes.

The make-up of F1's technical regulations has been called into question in the first three races of the new season, with the 50-50 split in power output from the internal combustion engine and batteries a main area of contention.

READ MORE: Nigel Mansell blasts 'totally false' F1 in scathing assessment

Martin Brundle fears for Max Verstappen with closed doors warning

Martin Brundle has warned Max Verstappen that his options for leaving Red Bull may be severely limited, with all three top teams already locked into settled driver line-ups that leave little room for the four-time F1 drivers' champion.

The Briton acknowledged Red Bull faces a significant challenge to retain Verstappen's services amid the team's struggles with the RB22, but suggested the Dutchman may find himself with nowhere to go even if he wants out.

READ MORE: Martin Brundle fears for Max Verstappen with closed doors warning

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