Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating Miami Grand Prix, with both Ferrari drivers struggling to extract performance from their SF-26 machinery during a difficult weekend in Florida.
The setback comes as a blow to Ferrari’s championship ambitions, with the Scuderia appearing to lose ground in the early-season development race. Both drivers had entered the Miami weekend hoping to build on the team’s progress under the new 2026 regulations, but left the circuit with more questions than answers.
Ferrari’s Miami Struggles
The nature of Ferrari’s difficulties in Miami underlines the challenges teams face with the radically overhauled 2026 technical regulations. The new cars, featuring active aerodynamics and power units with significantly increased electrical output, have created a volatile competitive order in the opening races.
For Hamilton, now in his second season at Ferrari after his blockbuster move from Mercedes, the weekend represented a rare moment of adversity in what has otherwise been a promising partnership with Leclerc. The seven-time world champion joined Ferrari in 2025 seeking an eighth title, and the team’s struggles in Miami will refocus attention on their ability to consistently challenge at the front.
Looking Ahead
Ferrari will now regroup ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola on May 18, a home race that takes on added significance after the Miami disappointment. The team has historically responded well to setbacks, and both drivers will be eager to bounce back on Italian soil in front of the passionate Tifosi.