Miami F1 GP 2026: 5 Key Updates

The 2026 Miami GP now starts at 1 p.m. after a rain‑induced shift from the original 4 p.m. slot. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) leads the grid, followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). It is the first race after midseason rule tweaks that improved hybrid‑power regulation, yielding tighter battles. Two new teams appear: Cadillac, debuting with a Ferrari engine, and Audi, which acquired Sauber and will use its own engine. Audi’s veteran Allan McNish has been named racing director, with Nico Hulkenberg qualifying 11th. somethingsdifferent.biz