The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, round four and a sprint weekend at the Miami International Autodrome, follows cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races due to Middle Eastern conflict, capping a five-week break since Japan. Teams roll out major upgrades amid FIA regulation tweaks after early-season drama.
Bahrain and Saudi grands prix, set for April, were scrapped amid escalating Middle Eastern tensions, prompting the FIA to confirm adjustments to contentious rules ahead of this return to action. McLaren, third in constructors' standings and nearly 100 points behind leaders Mercedes, plans a full MCL40 redesign for Miami and upcoming Canada races, with team principal Andrea Stella noting rivals are doing the same. Oscar Piastri has rebounded from DNS issues in Melbourne and Shanghai to challenge in Japan. Red Bull's Max Verstappen aims to recover from a best of sixth in Australia, battling chassis issues despite prior Miami dominance including two wins in the first three editions. Cadillac tackles its home race with the inconsistent MAC-26, where Valtteri Bottas's 13th in China is the highlight, facing pressure from US fans. American outfit Haas has started strongly in fourth on 18 points with Ferrari power; Oliver Bearman lies seventh in drivers' after a P5 in China, while Esteban Ocon struggles with one point and contract uncertainty. (For schedule, weather and viewing details, see our coverage in the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix series.)
