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F1 returns from its unintended April break with a lot of changes. So here are all the ways the 2026 season will be different in Miami
The 2026 Formula 1 season will bring several changes and upgrades, altering the competition dynamics we are accustomed to.
Teams have utilized the forced break to adjust to new regulations and enhance their car designs ahead of the Miami sprint weekend.
Significant alterations to engine rules and car upgrades could lead to a shake-up in the pecking order.
Visual differences will also be notable, with major upgrades expected across the grid, including bold revamps from teams like Ferrari and Red Bull.
Some teams, like McLaren and Racing Bulls, are planning stepped upgrade packages to unleash during the upcoming races in Miami and Montreal.
The rule changes surrounding engine usage and battery recharge limits are expected to have a ‘massive’ impact on the competitive order in the 2026 season.
