Miami GP: Will F1 pecking order change and which Hamilton will show up?
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- Miami GP hosts a sprint weekend on May 1‑3, the first US race of the 2026 season.
- Mercedes has won the first three Grands Prix, including the Shanghai sprint, cementing an early points lead.
- Regulations now require 50% electric power, with new adjustments to flatten qualifying laps and curb closing speed.
- Max Verstappen publicly criticized the new rules after the early‑season races.
- Toto Wolff questioned the scope of Ferrari's allowed upgrades.
- Laurent Mekies dismissed speculation that Red Bull's engine is superior.
Why it matters: Mercedes leads after winning the first three races, forcing Ferrari and Red Bull to meet the 50% electric power rule before the May 1‑3 Miami GP, a move that could shift US sponsor exposure and market share.
