Formula 1 continues at an intense pace at the start of this season, but is undergoing a moment of calendar adjustment before the next stage. After the Japanese Grand Prix, the category is now preparing for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, which will be held between May 1 and 3, marking the continuation of the championship on American soil.
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The longer gap between races is due to the cancellations of the Bahrain stage, originally scheduled for April 12, and Saudi Arabia, planned for April 19. Both races were removed from the calendar due to the escalation of the war in the Middle East, which forced Formula 1 to readjust its logistics and planning for the remainder of the season.
After the stages in Australia, China, and Japan, the championship is beginning to take shape, with the first direct battles between drivers and teams already influencing the standings. Mercedes arrives on a high after a consistent start to the season, but Ferrari has characteristics that could challenge its rival at certain circuits, while Red Bull and McLaren look to react and consolidate themselves in the fight for the top positions.
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The Japanese GP marked another important chapter in this initial phase of the championship. Suzuka, one of the most challenging circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, featured a high-speed technical layout that demands precision from drivers and a well-balanced car. Sectors like the initial “S” and the famous 130R were decisive in both fast laps and race pace.
Now, with the forced break in the calendar, teams will have a strategic period for performance analysis, development, and adjustments before the Miami stage, which will continue the 2026 season.
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