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F1 Miami LIVE: FP1 kicks off sprint weekend amid engine rule tweaks
The Miami Grand Prix FP1 starts at 5pm BST and introduces new power unit regulations. Andrea Kimi Antonelli currently leads the championship standings. The 2026 Formula 1 season resumes with its first US race in Miami this weekend.
The Miami circuit, based around the NFL stadium of the Miami Dolphins, is the fourth round of the season after a five-week break due to cancellations amid the Iran conflict. The Miami Grand Prix will debut new engine regulations aimed at enhancing qualifying and safety after Ollie Bearman’s incident in Japan.
Teams have had extra time for car development, with FP1 extended to 90 minutes on Friday to grasp the new energy deployment rules. Following Friday’s practice, sprint qualifying occurs, with the sprint on Saturday morning and main race qualifying on Sunday.
Mercedes faces pressure as the current dominator, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers’ standings. Ferrari has introduced updates to close the gap to Mercedes. The Friday schedule includes FP1 from 5pm to 6:30pm BST and sprint qualifying from 9:30pm to 10:14pm BST.
