F1 Notes: Red Bull Tension, Perez Contract, Leclerc Conference, And More

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As the F1 teams and drivers make their way to Miami for this weekend's Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, fans are still catching up on the events over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on. 

• Sergio Perez Reveals His Azerbaijan GP Close-Call Which Could Have Cost Him The Win
• Mercedes F1 News: Wolff Warns Fans Ahead Of W14 Upgrade Reveal - "We Have To Win On Merit"
• Drivers Not Happy Over Changes Being Made By Formula 1: "I'm Not Even Sure The FIA Are Aware!"
• Charles Leclerc Falling Asleep During Press Conference Leaves Fans In Stitches
• F1 Fans Pick Up On Funny Mistake Ahead Of Miami GP - "Who Is Going To Tell Them?"
• Former F1 Driver On Sergio Perez's Red Bull Contract: "Makes Sense To Part Ways"
• F1 Pundit Claims Max Verstappen's Side Of The Red Bull Garage Wants Sergio Perez Replacement
• F1 News: Max Verstappen "Let Himself Down With Those Comments" After Azerbaijan GP Bust-Up
• Daniel Ricciardo's Met Gala Appearance Confirms Why The F1 World Loves Him

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F1 Social Media

A photographer involved in the pits debacle at Azerbaijan has said the media has "overblown" the issue.

“It’s a great example of when the race was not the best so we need to discuss something (...)

"[Esteban] can stop the car pretty quickly if he needs to."

Seriously??#F1

— Alex Harrington (@AlexOnRacing) May 2, 2023

🥷👼🏻 https://t.co/iRZftTjR0y

— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) May 2, 2023

📸 | Daniel Ricciardo and Anne Hathaway 👀 #MetGala pic.twitter.com/J7GptYfCgD

— RBR Daily (@RBR_Daily) May 2, 2023

That race week mood. 😄#MiamiGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/6Wh7d7VymK

— Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber (@stakef1team_ks) May 2, 2023

Reportedly the deadline to submit a preliminary expression of interest for prospective #F1 teams have been extended by 2 weeks.

What I missed when it was originally announced is a non-refundable €20k fee which accompanies such application. Perhaps #FIA sensed more incoming 💶?

— Simon Dau (@there_is_no_if) May 2, 2023