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Wolff predicts “closer” F1 battles in Miami GP after regulatory “evolution”
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects the Formula 1 field to tighten up as the Miami Grand Prix marks the end of a five-week break, during which events in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were canceled and teams refined their 2026 machinery. Despite Mercedes’ success in the first three races this season, Wolff acknowledges the need for continuous improvement and anticipates closer competition in Miami.
The break allowed for tweaks to regulations aimed at enhancing qualifying, reducing ‘superclipping,’ and addressing safety concerns, with potential effects to be seen as early as the upcoming rainy Sunday practice in Miami. Energy harvesting issues are less likely to be prominent in Miami but may surface in the Canadian Grand Prix with long straights.
Wolff emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue with stakeholders and the evolutionary regulatory changes to uphold the quality of racing and enable drivers to push boundaries, ensuring a stronger spectacle moving forward in the championship.
