Formula 1 resumes this weekend in Miami after a month-long break, with new rule tweaks and car upgrades reshaping the competitive picture. The race marks the fourth round of the 2026 season, following cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to regional conflict.
All eyes are on Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the teenage championship leader driving for Mercedes, who is chasing a third consecutive victory. Meanwhile, rivals McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing are introducing major upgrades in a bid to halt Mercedes’ early dominance.
Miami has historically produced unpredictable results, with no driver winning from pole position in its four editions so far. The circuit also remains one where Mercedes has yet to claim victory.
The updated regulations aim to improve both safety and racing quality, particularly by reducing speed differences caused by energy management strategies and restoring a more competitive qualifying format.
The event will also mark the home debut of Cadillac Formula 1 Team, featuring drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, with a special U.S.-themed livery.