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The top three finishers of the F1 Miami GP have confirmed that the changes to the 2026 technical regulations have had little impact on the power unit issues.
The top three finishers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix stated that the changes to the 2026 technical regulations had minimal impact on the power unit issues of the sport.
Despite the FIA’s “enhancements” to the regulations aiming to address superclipping and closing speeds, drivers like Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri highlighted ongoing challenges with power units during the press conference.
Piastri acknowledged minor improvements in energy management during qualifying, but emphasized persisting deployment issues and excessive closing speeds affecting race performance.
The drivers unanimously agreed that more adjustments were necessary, especially concerning overtaking and defending maneuvers on the track.
Antonelli viewed the changes as a small step forward, noting improvements in qualifying while raising concerns about the significant closing speeds during races.
Norris was critical of the current state, expressing frustration over the inability to run at full throttle and hinting at the need for further developments in car performance.
