Wolff tells F1 2026 detractors to 'hide' after thrilling Miami GP display

The first race with the new tweaks, introduced to deliver racing more in line with traditional Formula 1 standards while also improving safety, certainly appeared to pay off. The Miami Grand Prix produced plenty of action and overtaking, with many of the moves feeling far less artificial than before due to reduced battery deployment differences between cars and a greater emphasis on genuine wheel-to-wheel racing.

Speaking to GPblog among other media after the race, the Austrian praised the spectacle produced today, insisting nobody could realistically complain about the racing on show and describing it as excellent advertising for Formula 1 despite the circuit being less energy-sensitive than others on the calendar.

Antonelli bounced back from yet another poor getaway to claim his third straight win of the season, recovering through the field with the superior pace of his Mercedes before eventually taking the lead away from Norris in the middle phase of the race. Once back in front, the Italian managed the closing stages well and held on until the finish despite sustained pressure behind.

With Russell only managing fourth place, Antonelli further strengthened his position at the top of the standings. After four races and two sprint events, the Mercedes driver has now reached the 100-point mark, opening up a 20-point advantage over his team-mate. Although the season remains long and the deficit is still recoverable, the opening phase of the year has firmly established Antonelli as a genuine championship contender.