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Toto Wolff has said he has "no doubt" the McLaren is legal after a Miami Grand Prix weekend which saw the return of previously quashed Red Bull allegations. Tempers started to flare at the Miami International Autodrome, with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown effectively telling Christian Horner and his team to 'put up or shut up' over claims the Woking squad is using illegal tyre and brake cooling methods. READ MORE: Toto Wolff delivers 'no doubt' McLaren verdict as Red Bull accusations engulf F1 Alpine considering driver change with immediate effect Alpine looks increasingly likely to switch Franco Colapinto in for Jack Doohan at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in two weeks' time. RacingNews365 understands the decision is close to being finalised after the Australian suffered another ultimately disappointing weekend at the Miami Grand Prix. READ MORE: Alpine considering driver change with immediate effect FIA explain why Red Bull protest against George Russell was thrown out The FIA has offered a clear explanation as to why a Red Bull protest against Mercedes' George Russell after the Miami Grand Prix was rejected. Verstappen finished fourth at the Miami International Autodrome, one place and 2.312s behind Russell. A virtual safety car had compromised the four-time F1 champion's bid for a podium behind the dominant McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. READ MORE: FIA explain why Red Bull protest against George Russell was thrown out Christian Horner issues Max Verstappen 'hurt' admission Christian Horner has conceded Max Verstappen's aggressive defending during the Miami Grand Prix "hurt" the Dutchman's race. The Red Bull driver led the opening stages in Florida from pole, fending off Oscar Piastri until the start of lap 14, when he out-braked himself and the Australian snuck underneath him through Turn 1. READ MORE: Christian Horner issues Max Verstappen 'hurt' admission Helmut Marko reveals staggering scale of Red Bull problem Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has revealed the size of the team's staggering deficit to McLaren in Miami, following a crushing defeat in the Miami Grand Prix.  Despite Max Verstappen starting on pole position, McLaren secured a comfortable one-two at the Miami International Autodrome, led by championship leader Oscar Piastri.  READ MORE: Helmut Marko reveals staggering scale of Red Bull problem Max Verstappen perplexed by crucial McLaren advantage Max Verstappen has conceded that Red Bull has no answer to the clear advantage enjoyed by McLaren that allowed it to crush its rivals in the Miami Grand Prix. From pole position, Verstappen fought "bravely", according to team principal Christian Horner, before succumbing to the pace of McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. READ MORE: Max Verstappen perplexed by crucial McLaren advantage