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

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: How And Where To Watch The Miami Grand Prix
F1 Social Media
A photographer involved in the pits debacle at Azerbaijan has said the media has "overblown" the issue.
— Alex Harrington (@AlexOnRacing) May 2, 2023
“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
— 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.
— Simon Dau (@there_is_no_if) May 2, 2023
What I missed when it was originally announced is a non-refundable €20k fee which accompanies such application. Perhaps #FIA sensed more incoming 💶?

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry.
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