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F1’s governing body the FIA has announced a change to the sole practice session at the Miami Grand Prix.
The Miami Grand Prix’s practice session has been extended to 90 minutes due to changes made to the Formula 1’s 2026 rules. This decision was announced by F1’s governing body after consultations with all stakeholders were conducted. The FP1 session on Friday will now be 90 minutes long instead of the usual 60 minutes, giving teams more time to adjust to the new regulations. With Miami hosting the second sprint race of the season, the longer session will allow for better preparation before competitive sessions begin. The extended practice time aims to help teams adapt to the updated engine regulations implemented for the 2026 season. McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, expressed confidence in their simulation-based strategies to optimize power unit performance under the new rules, highlighting the progress made in collaboration with engine supplier HPP.
