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MADELINE COLEMAN: Russell flags F1 safety gaps before Miami GP

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April 17, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • MADELINE COLEMAN co-anchors The Athletic’s Prime Tire F1 newsletter, breaking down George Russell’s concerns over dangerous closing speeds under the 2026 power unit regulations.
  • Russell cited the Bearman-Colapinto Suzuka crash as the clearest example of mismatched boost deployment creating lethal speed differentials in corners not designated for Straight Mode.
  • COLEMAN also reported on Williams’ overweight 2026 car leaving the team ninth in the standings, exploring whether the rulebook blocks a quick fix before more points slip away.
  • COLEMAN investigated Colton Herta’s failed bid to race F2 Montreal and the Indy 500 on the same day in May, detailing what he’ll do instead.

UPCOMING:

  • FIA high-level stakeholder meeting on 2026 technical regulations – April 20, 2026
  • Miami Grand Prix – approximately May 1, 2026 (date not stated, found Oct 30, 2026)

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MADELINE COLEMAN

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Madeline Coleman originally appearing on nytimes.com