Formula 1 has returned after a five-week enforced break, with the Miami Grand Prix marking the fourth round of the 2026 season and the second sprint weekend. Due to the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing conflict in the Gulf, the sport was absent throughout April. However, behind the scenes, teams worked tirelessly to close the gap on Mercedes, while F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations.
Driver Standings After Miami GP Sprint
Kimi Antonelli, who won the last race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car, continues to lead the world championship. The 19-year-old Italian holds a nine-point advantage over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who was left frustrated at Suzuka after finishing fourth. Reigning world champions McLaren returned to the podium with Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish, while Charles Leclerc secured third for Ferrari.
Following the Japanese Grand Prix, four-time world champion Max Verstappen revealed he is considering quitting the sport at the end of the season. The rule changes, first seen in Miami, could alter the competitive landscape.
Current Driver Standings
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 77 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 67 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 55 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 43 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 33 points
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 28 points
- Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 15 points
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 2 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 points
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 1 point
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 point
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 0 points
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 points
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points
Constructor Standings After Miami GP Sprint
- Mercedes – 144 points
- Ferrari – 98 points
- McLaren – 61 points
- Red Bull – 19 points
- Haas – 18 points
- Alpine – 17 points
- Racing Bulls – 14 points
- Audi – 2 points
- Williams – 2 points
- Cadillac – 0 points
- Aston Martin – 0 points
2026 Race Calendar
The season continues with the following rounds:
- Round 4 – Miami (sprint weekend): Miami International Autodrome, 1-3 May
- Round 5 – Canada (sprint weekend): Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 22-24 May
- Round 6 – Monaco: Circuit de Monaco, 5-7 June
- Round 7 – Spain (Barcelona): Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, 12-14 June
- Round 8 – Austria: Red Bull Ring, 26-28 June
- Round 9 – Great Britain (sprint weekend): Silverstone Circuit, 3-5 July
- Round 10 – Belgium: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, 17-19 July
- Round 11 – Hungary: Hungaroring, 24-26 July
- Round 12 – Netherlands (sprint weekend): Circuit Zandvoort, 21-23 August
- Round 13 – Italy: Monza Circuit, 4-6 September
- Round 14 – Spain (Madrid): Circuito de Madring, 11-13 September
- Round 15 – Azerbaijan: Baku City Circuit, 25-27 September
- Round 16 – Singapore (sprint weekend): Marina Bay Street Circuit, 9-11 October
- Round 17 – United States: Circuit of the Americas, 23-25 October
- Round 18 – Mexico: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, 30 October-1 November
- Round 19 – Brazil: Interlagos Circuit, 6-8 November
- Round 20 – Las Vegas: Las Vegas Street Circuit, 19-21 November
- Round 21 – Qatar: Lusail International Circuit, 27-29 November
- Round 22 – Abu Dhabi: Yas Marina Circuit, 4-6 December
With Mercedes leading both championships and rule changes potentially shaking up the order, the Miami Grand Prix promises to be a pivotal moment in the 2026 season.
