Martin Brundle, Sky Sports F1 commentator, believes that Lewis Hamilton will find in Ferrari the chance to return to the podium during Miami’s Grande Prêmio. If the opportunity arises, the British driver will know how to take advantage of it to defend the Scuderia colors against his direct competitors in this season, which is still open at the top of the classification.
The veteran journalist’s analysis comes at a strategic moment for the Italian team. Após five weeks away from the tracks, Fórmula 1 returns to Estados Unidos with the teams looking to recover ground lost to Mercedes, which leads the 2026 championship. Ferrari is among those that are expected to show significant improvement in performance.
Ferrari hopes to take “big step” in Miami
Brundle reckons that Miami’s Grande Prêmio will act as a “season relaunch” after the forced break in April. Teams have had additional time to work on the drastically modified cars, with the potential to alter the qualifying order established thus far.
Scuderia focused its efforts on technical improvements during the period away from competitions. The objective is clear: to reduce the distance that separates it from Mercedes in the world championship. Com Hamilton now riding for Ferrari, the combination of the return to action and the work done behind the scenes promises significant movement.
Segundo the analyst, the potential for evolution is real and substantial. The “dramatically modified and, hopefully, improved cars” could yield surprises when the green lights come on on the Miami track. The American circuit has historically offered opportunities for tactical changes and performance turnarounds.
Desafio against Leclerc marks Hamilton’s comeback
The path from Hamilton to Ferrari will not be free from internal pressure. Seu teammate Charles Leclerc represents equally qualified competitor, requiring the British driver to demonstrate his worth and leadership abilities from the first weekend after returning.
Brundle recognizes this competitive dynamic within the Italian team. The rivalry between Hamilton and Leclerc for the preference and resources of Scuderia promises to provide an additional narrative to that which already exists between the teams on the grid. Ambos pilots will reach Miami with reinforced motivation.
The return of F1 after five weeks represents a psychological opportunity for Hamilton to rebuild its position within Ferrari’s internal hierarchy. Demonstrar being able to beat Leclerc in a big technical weekend would be a powerful message both internally and to the rest of the grid.
Agenda weekend technical on Miami
Miami Sprint’s Grande Prêmio weekend will include compact and intense programming. On Friday, free practice will be held at 5 pm (local time), followed by qualifying for the Sprint scheduled for 9:30 pm (local time).
Toda broadcast of the sessions will be covered by Sky Sports F1, offering full coverage of the teams’ preparations. The Sprint format presents additional challenges as it reduces the time available for track adjustments and places even greater strategic importance on the first few laps.
The following activities are scheduled:
- Treino free: Friday, 5 pm (local time)
- Qualificação to Sprint: Friday, 9:30 pm (local time)
- Sprint: Saturday (time to be confirmed)
- Qualificação main: Saturday (time to be confirmed)
- Corrida: Sunday (time to be confirmed)
2026 Temporada remains open for contention
Brundle’s characterization of the 2026 season as “totally open” reflects competitive reality where no team has established absolute dominance. Mercedes’s lead exists, but the edge remains vulnerable to rapid changes in the technical order.
Essa opening especially benefits Ferrari, who arrives at Miami with renewal in technical work and renewed motivation due to the arrival of Hamilton. If the Brit manages to catalyze improvements already developed behind the scenes, the impact on the classification could be immediate.
The season also offers multiple opportunities for different teams to win races and accumulate points. Miami represents the first major battle after the break, with the potential to redefine expectations and competitive dynamics for the following races.
Contexto widest of the season
The analysis of Brundle transcends Miami and touches on the broader framework of Fórmula 1 in 2026. The “drastically modified” cars mentioned reflect regulatory changes or ongoing development that all teams have implemented. Essa widespread modification explains why the season remains open and why Miami could mark significant inflection point.
Hamilton arrives at Ferrari carrying a history of winning multiple world championships. Sua’s arrival at Scuderia represents a long-term strategic change for the Italian team, which is banking on its experience and ability to extract maximum performance from complex machines. Miami will be the first major test of this combination in a real competitive context after returning from the tracks.