Next weekend, Formula 1 returns with the Miami GP after a five-week break, and the expectation is for a strategic race even with softer tires. Pirelli projects a scenario of only one stop, repeating the pattern seen in previous years.
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The choice of compounds C3, C4, and C5, the softest in the 2026 range, could indicate higher wear, but the behavior of the Miami asphalt points in the opposite direction. The street circuit around Hard Rock Stadium has a history of low degradation, allowing longer stints and simplified strategies.
On the other hand, the urban nature of the track keeps the risk of safety car interventions high, as the proximity of the walls requires drivers not to make mistakes and can directly influence the timing of stops, especially in race neutralization situations in case of an accident.
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In 2025, the race was won by Oscar Piastri of McLaren and the event had a split of strategies between medium and hard tires at the start. The stops mostly occurred in the middle of the race, with long stints supported by low degradation.
Now, the return of Formula 1 after the forced break in April, due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of the war in the Middle East, comes with great anticipation in the category’s paddock and also among fans.
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