Formula 1 3 Days

Last updated: May 6, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Formula 1 Grand Prix Action & Technical Scrutiny

The return to racing in Miami proved chaotic, culminating in Kimi Antonelli securing a hard-fought victory over reigning champion Lando Norris in a duel that underlined the young driver's title credentials with his third consecutive win of the 2026 season. Despite the on-track drama, post-race penalties highlighted technical inconsistencies, as Max Verstappen received a five-second sanction for breaching the pit exit line, though he retained fifth place due to a larger penalty applied to Charles Leclerc. Further down the grid, Isack Hadjar faced disqualification from qualifying after his Red Bull car failed to comply with technical regulations, demonstrating heightened scrutiny following the pre-race rule modifications introduced for safety and performance.

Team Performance & Regulatory Outlook

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff voiced dissatisfaction, stating that the team’s poor starts were "not acceptable" for championship aspirations, even as the team maintained a perfect record of four wins across the first four Grands Prix, noting the competition in Miami was far tighter than previous events. Meanwhile, regulatory discussions looked far beyond the current season, as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem made a firm commitment to reintroduce V8 power units by 2031, ending the V6 turbo-hybrid era that began in 2014. In a separate incident involving contact, Liam Lawson successfully avoided penalty for flipping Pierre Gasly because his Racing Bulls suffered a critical gearbox failure just moments before the lap-five collision, clarifying the stewards’ interpretation of the incident.