Isack Hadjar and Red Bull forfeit Miami GP ninth-place start
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Updated · The Race · May 3
Isack Hadjar and Red Bull forfeit Miami GP ninth-place start
19 articles · Updated · The Race · May 3
Hadjar drops to 22nd on the Miami grid after a technical breach, while the race start is moved three hours earlier because of weather concerns.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts on pole alongside Max Verstappen, with Charles Leclerc third and Lando Norris fourth in a top four split across four teams.
Earlier reports said Hadjar's RB22 floor protruded 2mm beyond regulations, promoting rivals up the order as rain threatens a closely balanced race at Miami International Autodrome.
With unpredictable rain and a reshuffled grid, could Antonelli's unexpected pole position spark a major upset in the Miami Grand Prix?
Could Red Bull's technical oversight and Hadjar's disqualification signal deeper challenges with adapting to F1's stricter 2026 regulations?
How might F1 teams innovate under ever-tightening technical scrutiny without risking disqualification for minor infractions?