Hamilton Fired Up as Ferrari Targets Gap at Miami GP
SkimNews Take
The focus on engine upgrades and development pace for the 2026 season suggests a strategic shift where immediate race performance is now intertwined with long-term technological advancement.
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- Lewis Hamilton says he's "fired up" for the Miami GP weekend, with practice at 5 pm and Sprint Qualifying at 9:30 pm on Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Ferrari sits second in the Constructors' Championship and plans to double its development each upgrade, aiming to close the power gap to Mercedes before the ADUO engine‑upgrade window.
- Mercedes leads the Drivers' standings with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (third) and Hamilton (fourth).
Why it matters: Ferrari must double its development each upgrade to close a power gap to Mercedes before the ADUO window, risking its championship standing while sponsor exposure hinges on performance.
