Formula 1 24 Hours

Last updated: May 3, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

FORMULA 1: MIAMI RACE & TECHNICAL RULINGS

Kimi Antonelli asserted his championship credentials by securing a third consecutive victory at the chaotic Miami Grand Prix, outdueling reigning world champion Lando Norris in a hard-fought contest, despite pre-race concerns that rain might derail the event. The unpredictable conditions in Miami contrasted sharply with the qualifying session where Red Bull's fortunes surprisingly rebounded, with Max Verstappen managing a second-place start, a marked improvement from his Q3 exit in Japan. However, the technical challenges proved costly for others, as Isack Hadjar received official disqualification from qualifying after his Red Bull RB22 failed to comply with the established Formula 1 technical regulations.

REGULATORY OUTLOOK

to future power unit specifications, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed firm confidence that the V8 engines, absent since 2014, will stage a return to the Formula 1 grid no later than 2031, ending the current V6 turbo-hybrid era. This potential shift suggests a significant regulatory pivot for the sport, moving away from the current hybrid architecture toward a configuration last seen over a decade ago.