Formula 1 teams and drivers return to Miami Grand Prix paddock

12 articles · Updated · The Race · Apr 30

At Thursday's media sessions, drivers renewed criticism of the 2026 rules, while Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli said his team had brought only minor updates to Miami.
Wet-weather running emerged as a major concern because of reduced downforce, tricky tyre warm-up and poor drainage, while Aston Martin and Honda targeted fixes for season-long vibration problems.
Williams said weight reduction will take most of 2026, Fernando Alonso expects to decide his future around summer, and tension lingered between Ollie Bearman and Franco Colapinto over Suzuka.

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