F1 drivers assess 2026 regulation changes before Miami GP as safety, Qualifying flow and racing spectacle shape the sport’s next phase now.
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Drivers react to revised 2026 F1 regulations ahead of Miami GP

Formula 1 will enter the Miami GP with revised 2026 regulations after the FIA, F1 and the teams agreed on a package of targeted rule changes. The sport wants to improve safety, reduce awkward energy-management demands and create a better spectacle for fans and drivers. The key technical changes focus on power deployment. F1 has…

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The Ferrari drivers gave their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP
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Ferrari must “double the effort” in development race to close the gap as teams bring upgrades for 2026 F1 Miami GP

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc shared their thoughts on the upgrades expected across the grid as the 2026 F1 campaign resumes at the Miami GP.  Development war ramps up at Miami GP Ferrari have so far this season established themselves as the second force behind Mercedes. However, a strong showing from McLaren’s Oscar…

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Mike Krack and Shintaro Orihara have reflected on Aston Martin and Honda working together on the AMR26's issues between the F1 race in Japan and the 2026 Miami GP
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Krack and Orihara discuss Aston Martin and Honda’s recent collaborative work ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Heading into the race weekend in Miami, Mike Krack and Shintaro Orihara have opened up about Aston Martin and their power unit supplier Honda working together since the Japanese GP to resolve the many issues that the AMR26 faced in the first three rounds of the 2026 F1 season. The new works partnership has been…

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Red Bull Racing's Laurent Mekies during the 2026 F1 Chinese GP.
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Mekies addresses Red Bull departures and Lambiase exit ahead of 2026 F1 Miami GP

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Miami GP, Red Bull Racing Team Principal Laurent Mekies addressed the team’s situation following the departure of several key management figures in recent years. This follows the bombshell announcement that GianPiero Lambiase will join McLaren by 2028. From Adrian Newey to Rob Marshall, Red Bull has seen several long-time figures…

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FIA F1 manufacturer dependency
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FIA cautions that F1 “cannot be hostage” to manufacturers in future regulation changes

Reflecting on F1’s future engine regulations, the FIA shared that the sport should not rely too heavily on manufacturers when shaping its future. The 2026 regulations introduced a new power unit featuring a 50/50 split between an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. The new era concept attracted major manufacturers and partnerships, such…

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FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has discussed the new start procedure test that will take place during the 2026 Miami GP race weekend and the chances of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism for competitive purposes
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Tombazis on why FIA believes F1 teams won’t misuse the new start procedure for sporting advantage

FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis has shed more light on the new start procedure test in Miami and the possibility of F1 teams abusing this safety mechanism to gain an unfair sporting advantage.  Following a series of talks on the contentious 2026 regulations, the FIA, FOM, the OEMs, the power unit manufacturers, and the F1…

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Henry Mercier discusses American identity, support systems, and future goals in motorsport beyond F4.
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Racing up the ladder | Henry Mercier reflects on American representation and his long-term ambitions beyond F4

In an exclusive interview with Pit Debrief, Henry Mercier offered an in-depth perspective on the broader dimensions of his motorsport journey, moving beyond performance metrics to explore identity, representation, and long-term ambition. As an American competing within a traditionally European-dominated development pathway, Mercier occupies a distinctive position in British F4 and wider junior single-seater racing—one…

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