F1 teams and drivers face strategic test as Miami Grand Prix returns

6 articles · Updated · Formula 1 · Apr 29

At the Miami International Autodrome, teams have only one practice session before the Sprint, while 2026 cars, changed qualifying energy rules and expected upgrades add uncertainty.
McLaren strategy chief Randy Singh said tyre allocation is especially tricky, with mandatory compounds in Sprint Qualifying forcing trade-offs between practice, Sprint and Sunday race options.
Miami's slow stadium section is expected to be decisive, while McLaren arrive with strong recent form after winning the last two grands prix there and sweeping the 2025 Sprint weekend.

With limited practice, will a bold tyre strategy once again be the masterstroke for winning the Miami Grand Prix?

How will the FIA's emergency rule changes affect the qualifying showdown between Mercedes and its rivals in Miami?

Are Verstappen's 'anti-racing' claims valid, or do the 2026 rules create a new golden era for F1 strategy?

Will Miami's unique layout help Lando Norris overcome McLaren's troubled start and challenge the front-runners?

Can rookie Kimi Antonelli continue his stunning dominance for Mercedes as Red Bull's 2026 struggles persist?

Is Red Bull's dramatic fall from grace a sign of flawed regulations or a necessary shake-up for the sport?