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Our main takeaways from the first F1 paddock day in over a month
Following an unplanned month off, Formula 1 teams and drivers resumed activities in the Miami Grand Prix paddock on Thursday, with new rules prompting familiar complaints from drivers.
Despite rule tweaks for Miami, driver discontent remains, as highlighted by Lance Stroll and echoed by others who feel the current regulations are lacking.
While Max Verstappen called the changes a “tickle,” Lando Norris emphasized the need for substantial hardware changes over superficial fixes.
On the contrary, George Russell supported the tweaks, noting improvements in various areas and dismissing suggestions of further power reductions.
Concerns about a potential wet race on Sunday loom large, with drivers expressing apprehension due to the unfamiliarity of driving the 2026 cars in wet conditions and the challenges posed by reduced downforce and complex engine rules.
Although safety measures like banning overtake mode in the wet have been implemented, drivers remain wary of the difficulties posed by driving on intermediates and adapting to the unique characteristics of the new cars in such conditions.
