Mercedes may have won again but Miami upgrades have shaken up the F1 grid | Giles Richards

Mercedes won the Miami Formula One Grand Prix, but upgraded rivals McLaren and Red Bull showed significantly improved pace around the Hard Rock Stadium circuit in Florida. The performance gains from these teams suggest the 2026 championship battle will be highly competitive rather than dominated by Mercedes alone. Regulation changes and mid-season upgrades have reshuffled the F1 grid, raising expectations for a closely fought title race going forward.