F1 LIVE | Follow action as FP1 gets the Miami Grand Prix weekend underway

After a month-long break in Formula 1 due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the competition returns this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix. During the break, the FIA and F1 teams approved minor regulation tweaks to allow drivers to push flat-out in qualifying and improve safety. This weekend also features a Sprint format, meaning there will be just a single free practice session. However, due to the aforementioned changes and several teams bringing updates to their 2026 challengers, FP1 has been extended to 90 minutes. Sprint Qualifying follows later today, while Formula 2 is also racing in the United States this weekend.

Still, there were drivers who still believe that more changes are needed to the current regulations. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said: "I think that's already a huge step forward in terms of the communication. Of course, with the changes that are made, I think it's more like a tickle. Because at the end of the day, you know, for us it is a very complex and political sport. But I think everyone has tried their best to at least do something. But of course, it won't change the world."

Kimi Antonelli was victorious in Japan last time out. The young Mercedes driver now leads the World Drivers' Championship by nine points over his teammate George Russell. This weekend, a maximum of 33 points will be up for grabs in Miami.