Lewis Hamilton declares himself "fired up" as the 2026 Formula 1 season kicks off at the Miami GP. After a turbulent 2025 campaign, Ferrari has begun the new‑rules era more promisingly, scoring podiums in the first three races with Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The return to action is a chance to shake up the standings.

Ferrari sits second in the Constructors' Championship, trailing Mercedes by a sizable margin. Drivers Leclerc and Hamilton trail the Silver Arrows’ Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the Drivers' standings. With an ambitious upgrade programme slated for Miami, the Scuderia aim to close the power gap and secure an engine upgrade in the first ADUO window.

Hamilton admits the power deficit is a tall order, noting the team must double development to match rivals. He praised factory work over the break, citing 8–9 tenths lost on straight‑line speed in Japan. The focus now is on refining the car’s system and pushing for incremental gains before the sprint and main races.

The Miami GP weekend will feature a sprint, qualifying and the main race, with teams eager to test upgrades. Ferrari’s performance here could shift the championship narrative, forcing Mercedes to defend a widening lead. Fans and insiders will watch closely as the season’s first real battle between the two front‑row teams unfolds.