Miami F1 GP: 5 Key Updates, Including New 1 p.m. Start

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix was rescheduled to a 1 p.m. start to sidestep forecasted heavy rain, a change confirmed after practice and sprint races. The grid is set with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli in pole, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen second, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third. This weekend marks the first race after mid‑season rule tweaks that improved hybrid power‑system regulation, leading to tighter battles. Notably, Cadillac debuted a new team using a Ferrari engine, while Audi, having acquired Sauber, fielded its own engine and appointed veteran Allan McNish as racing director. Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg qualified 11th, setting the stage for a competitive race on Apple TV. sweetbonanza.qpon