After a brief break, the 2026 Miami Grand Prix promises excitement. Attention is focused on Mercedes, although everyone expects Lando Norris (McLaren) to defend his title. Ferrari and Red Bull are looking to close in on the lead, while the weather threatens thunderstorms on Sunday. Additionally, new rules are being introduced following Bearman's accident in Japan: the power of the boost is limited to encourage more aggressive driving.
The technical trick: less boost, more risk on the track 🏎️
The new regulation reduces the power of the boost system by 15% during critical phases of the race. This forces drivers to manage energy better and seek overtakes with less electronic assistance. Teams have redesigned engine maps and regenerative braking strategies to compensate for the loss. In Miami, an urban circuit with tight corners and long straights, traction efficiency will be key. McLaren engineers have already tested this configuration in simulations.
Thunderstorms: FIA's plan B to wet the show ⛈️
If the sky decides to water Miami on Sunday, drivers will have to deal with water and less boost. Some already speculate that Ferrari will ask for umbrellas as gifts on the podium. Meanwhile, Red Bull is studying whether their cars float better than Mercedes'. The only certainty is that Norris, hopefully, won't need a life jacket to defend the title. Of course, someone should warn Bearman: this time there's no excuse of extra power to crash.