Miami GP preview 2026

Pit Lane Start Episode 7 - Episode SummaryHost: BrandonI previewed the Miami Grand Prix, discussing how the street circuit characteristics around Hard Rock Stadium might shake up the championship fight. With 19 turns and 53 laps of mostly mid to high-speed corners, I broke down which drivers and teams might excel on this unique layout.I made my predictions for the sprint weekend format, covering both sprint qualifying and the sprint race itself, plus my main race forecasts. The track ranks 12th out of 24 for energy usage, sitting right in the middle for power deployment challenges with the new regulations.I also discussed some interesting Miami GP history, including how the front row has never won since the race started in 2022, and what that might mean for this year's pole sitter. The heat and humidity could also play a factor in both car performance and driver endurance. I went through my predictions for pole position, podium finishes, and how many cars might start from the pit lane or finish the race.Alex wasn't here this week but sent me his predictions so we can keep score on our season-long competition. I covered everything from Antonelli's chances of continuing his strong form to whether Mercedes can maintain their dominance in the Miami heat. We also touched on a few personnel changes around the paddock, and I also attempted to explain the regulation tweaks for Miami.Next Episode: Miami Grand Prix recap and championship analysis.Hit us up @plsf1pod on X with your Miami predictions!Connect with the PIt Laners:X- @plsf1podemail- [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.