Ferrari Set for Big Step at Miami GP, Brundle Says
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Ferrari's anticipated performance leap, while aiming to close the gap to Mercedes, also implicitly acknowledges the current wide-open competitive landscape where multiple teams are vying for front-row contention.
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- Ferrari aims to make a "big step" in performance at the Miami Grand Prix, targeting to close the gap to Mercedes, according to Martin Brundle.
- Mercedes has won all three races so far in the 2026 season, with Drivers' Championship leader Kimi Antonelli and teammate George Russell.
- Lewis Hamilton is eight points behind Charles Leclerc in the Drivers' Championship, and Brundle notes his heightened happiness and confidence in Ferrari's more competitive car.
- McLaren has won each of the past two Sprint races, but Mercedes remain favourites due to a 100% winning start under the new 2026 regulations.
- Martin Brundle says the season remains "wide open" with 19 races left, and any of the top four teams and eight drivers could win the championship.
- Miami Grand Prix weekend includes a Sprint session offering Sprint points and a Grand Prix offering full points, with a detailed schedule of practice, qualifying, and races.
Why it matters: If Ferrari delivers the anticipated upgrade, Hamilton could close the eight‑point gap to Leclerc and threaten Mercedes' perfect start, reshaping the title fight while keeping all top teams in contention for the remaining 19 races, and making the Miami Sprint a pivotal points‑scoring opportunity.
