F1 grid: Starting positions for Miami GP race
After an enforced five-week break, F1 returns with round four in Miami and the second sprint weekend of 2026
Formula 1 returns after the enforced spring break with the Miami Grand Prix this weekend - and the second sprint race of the 2026 season. Due to the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf, F1 was absent over April but, behind the scenes, teams were working hard to close the gap on Mercedes . In addition, F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations.
Kimi Antonelli won the last race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car. The Italian 19-year-old leads the world championship by nine points over Mercedes teammate George Russell , who was cut a frustrated figure at Suzuka in finishing fourth. Reigning world champions McLaren found themselves back on the podium with Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish while Charles Leclerc came home third for Ferrari.
After the last race, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen also revealed he was considering quitting the sport at the end of the season. Will the rule changes, to be first seen in Miami, make a difference? Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Grand Prix.
What is the starting grid for the Miami GP? 1. Kimi Antonelli 2.
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