Ferrari Finds Immediate Miami Pace as Leclerc Heads Compact FP1; Mercedes, Red Bull Face Questions Ahead of Sprint Qualifying

2026 Miami Grand Prix FP1 results graphic showing Charles Leclerc P1 for Ferrari with 1:29.310, Max Verstappen P2 for Red Bull +0.297s, Oscar Piastri P3 for McLaren, and full classification table for all 22 drivers including Lewis Hamilton P4, Kimi Antonelli P5, George Russell P6

Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari in FP1 at the 2026 Miami GP, beating Max Verstappen by 0.297s. Full practice results, technical analysis, and what it means for Sprint Qualifying as Mercedes trails in P5-P6 despite leading the championship.

Audi Backs Hülkenberg as Cornerstone of 2026 Project: Binotto Emphasizes Experience Over Age in Manufacturer’s Long-Term F1 Plan

Mattia Binotto and Nico Hulkenberg in Audi F1 team apparel, 2026 season

Mattia Binotto confirms Audi’s long-term commitment to Nico Hülkenberg for its 2026 F1 project, citing the 38-year-old’s focus and lap times as key to development. The move signals Audi’s strategy to prioritize experience over age amid new power unit and aero regulations.