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Lightning threat looms over Miami as F1 returns with upgraded cars and new rules
With Formula One returning after its early season enforced break, the Miami Grand Prix is proving an enticing prospect given most of the teams used the time to work furiously on upgrades to their cars. Many of which are being deployed here. Intriguing enough were it not also for the updated regulations being given their debut outing and the threat of lightning storms on Sunday potentially causing a schedule change.
TL;DR
- Formula One returns with the Miami Grand Prix after an enforced break.
- Most teams have developed car upgrades during the break, which will be deployed in Miami.
- New regulations are debuting at this event.
- There is a threat of lightning storms on Sunday, potentially causing schedule changes.
- Mercedes leads the championship, but Ferrari and McLaren have optimism about their upgrades.
- Rule adjustments have been made to address concerns about energy management dominating races.
- McLaren's Lando Norris secured pole for the sprint race, with Mercedes not on pole for the first time this season.