F1 and FIA to discuss Miami safety - Seidl
F1 and FIA to discuss Miami safety - Seidl
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl has suggested talks will take place regarding improvements to the Miami International Autodrome for its second event next year, including safety changes.
The inaugural Miami Grand Prix was a great success in terms of fan engagement and the general market exposure for F1, though some believed the off-track experience overpowered the on-track action.
Even so, the race fell behind only Bahrain in terms of the number of overtaking manoeuvres with 45.
But across the weekend there were complaints about the turn 14-15 chicane as well as the placement of a solid concrete wall at the same part of the track.
Esteban Ocon labelled the FIA "unacceptable" for failing to heed driver concerns after the Alpine driver and Carlos Sainz crashed at the exit of turn 13, with the Spaniard carrying neck pain into the race.
On improvements for the 2023 running, Seidl said: "We all need to take our time now, together with the drivers, the engineers, to digest this weekend, and then go in a dialogue with the FIA and Formula 1 to see where we think things could improve for better racing, for example, from the safety aspect.
"I don't know how it was for you guys but overall the racing was okay out there."
McLaren support sparks 'pride'
The turnout of support across the weekend aside from the star-studded paddock was further proof of F1's growth in the United States.
Of the support, there was a swarm of Papaya-laden McLaren fans in the grandstands, no doubt down to the involvement of the team in Netflix's Drive to Survive and IndyCar.
"It was a crazy weekend," hailed Seidl.
"What the promoter put on was something very, very special, something I haven't experienced in my 28 years of motorsport.
"It's just great to see how Formula 1 is booming over here. Just an added confirmation that Formula 1 is going in a very good direction.
"And for us, as team members, seeing the engagement of the fans, how many McLaren fans were at the track, even in the city, it made you feel proud to be part of the team.
"It's something very, very special, that we appreciate a lot. The experience was great."
Additional reporting: Ian Parkes
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Ferrari announce DRASTIC change as Verstappen issues dire warning to bosses - GPFans F1 Recap
- 3 hours ago
Hamilton sends strong message over Gaza deaths
- Yesterday 22:57
F1 giants announce name change with IMMEDIATE effect
- Yesterday 21:57
Horner admits Red Bull at MAJOR disadvantage with new rules
- Yesterday 20:57
Horner reveals 'unhuman' Verstappen secret
- Yesterday 19:57
Sainz manager speaks out on 'game playing' over contract
- Yesterday 18:57
Related news
Miami GP organiser opens up on MAJOR plans to reinvent race
Tennis legend Federer addresses INFAMOUS Jackie Stewart moment at Miami GP
F1 in the US dealt HUGE blow by one Miami GP stat
Miami Grand Prix wasn't boring but F1 is... and there is a KEY reason why
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860