Mercedes might have dominated the start of the season, but the April break has offered its rivals a huge opportunity to close the gap.
Sky F1 commentator David Croft has mentioned that McLaren is preparing a significant upgrade for the Miami Grand Prix, and predicts Mercedes may be frustrated during the April break.
The cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia this month offers all teams the chance to develop major upgrade packages.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has high hopes for the Miami Grand Prix, anticipating a shift in the championship dynamics compared to Mercedes’ current dominance.
Despite Mercedes’ strong start, Oscar Piastri had a shot at victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, showcasing the potential to challenge frontrunners Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Piastri, in a McLaren, narrowly missed out on the win due to a timely safety car deployment that benefited Antonelli, but Croft believes Piastri showed strong potential for future success.
The upcoming Miami Grand Prix could see McLaren and Piastri continue their upward trajectory, posing a threat to Mercedes and the established front-runners in the championship battle.


