After criticism, F1 announces changes for the Miami GP

The development of the 2026 season F1 forced technical adjustments to be introduced in the middle of the calendar. After three initial races marked by Pilot questions and safety concernsthe FIA agreed a series of modifications that will begin to be applied from the Miami Grand Prixscheduled for the first weekend in May.

The decisions were made after meetings between technical managers, team directors, power unit manufacturers and the championship organization. The most distinguished objective aims to correct situations detected in Australia, China and Japan, where the behavior of the cars generated observations both for performance and track conditions.

Among the most relevant changes is a reduction in the maximum recharge energy during classification, from 8 to 7 megajoules. This measure seeks to reduce excessive recovery and promote more constant driving at high speed. Adjustments are also introduced in the so-called ‘superclipping’, with an estimated duration between two and four seconds per lap.

Technical adjustments and new safety measures on the track

The regulation also contemplates modifications in electrical power. The maximum system limit in racing is reduced in some ways, while The ‘increase’ is restricted to +150 kilowatts or to the power level existing at the time of activation if higher. The intention is to avoid sudden variations in performance between cars.

As for the MGU-K system, it will remain in 350 kilowatts in key acceleration areas, but will be limited to 250 in the rest of the circuit. This change is intended to reduce high approach speeds without eliminating overtaking opportunities.

Another point incorporated is a low power exit detection system. This tool will identify vehicles with abnormal acceleration after the start and will automatically activate the deployment of the MGU-K to guarantee a minimum of performance, without granting a competitive advantage. At the same time, a visible signal will be implemented using flashing lights to warn drivers driving behind.

The package of measures also includes adjustments in the use of the ERSin order to improve the management of the car in low grip conditions. The temperatures of the thermal blankets for intermediate tires were also raised, seeking to optimize grip on wet surfaces.

Another technical change focuses on the simplification of the rear lights, now with Clearer signs for easier visibility in adverse situations. Likewise, an inconsistency detected will be corrected by resetting the energy meter at the beginning of the training lap.

These modifications will be submitted to electronic voting at the World Motor Sport Council before its final implementation in Miami, race that will become the fourth on the calendar after the cancellation of the tests in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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