F1 Today: FIA announces changes to Miami GP, Zak Brown rips into F1

The FIA have confirmed a key scheduling change for the Miami Grand Prix. The Florida event, which will host the second Sprint weekend of the current F1 calendar, will see an adjustment to its timetable. Notably, the FIA has extended the sole free practice session from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.

In a statement, the governing body confirmed the change was made in consultation with all stakeholders, while also outlining the revised timings for the race weekend. The Miami Grand Prix marks the resumption of the sport following a five-week break due to the cancellation of both the Saudi and Bahrain Grands Prix.

Brown has once again reiterated his opposition to what he describes as an A/B team structure in Formula 1, amid recent reports linking Mercedes with the potential purchase of a stake in Alpine.

The McLaren CEO, speaking to GPblog, warned that Formula 1 risks undermining its sporting integrity as collaboration and cross-ownership between teams continues to grow.

Reports have suggested that Mercedes are among the parties interested in acquiring the 24 per cent stake in Alpine currently held by Otro Capital, a US investment firm. While such arrangements are permitted in Formula 1, and despite Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore playing down the extent of influence the German manufacturer would have in any such deal, Brown has once again voiced his concerns. However, reiterating his stance, Brown has stressed the need for the sport to move away from such structures.

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