Formula 1 appears to have enjoyed a near-perfect weekend in Miami, with the sport’s leadership expressing satisfaction over both the level of competition on track and the growing interest from fans in the United States. While it may still be too early to declare full relief over earlier concerns in the season, it is undeniable that the Miami Grand Prix delivered a higher level of spectacle and competitiveness compared to the opening rounds of the 2026 campaign.
This improvement can partly be attributed to regulation tweaks introduced during the break, as well as the characteristics of the Miami street circuit itself, which did not exaggerate some of the weaknesses seen in the new generation of Formula 1 cars. For Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1 Group, it was a weekend that went smoothly from start to finish, including weather management, where an early race start time helped avoid heavy rain showers and ensured a dry Grand Prix despite constant radio warnings from engineers predicting incoming rain.
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali speaks
“In a very special weekend due to what unfortunately happened with the passing of Alex Zanardi, it was a truly beautiful Grand Prix,” said Stefano Domenicali in an interview with Sky. “Here in America, people are starting to understand what Formula 1 is. There is a level of interest that reflects the scale of our sport, which is a sport that is always looking forward. I am very happy about that.”
“We are resilient. At the beginning, we let everyone speak, but in the end there is always someone who has to draw conclusions,” he added, referring to the criticism surrounding the Sprint Race format, which nevertheless performed well during the Miami weekend.
“I am proud because everyone understands that at the centre there is obviously the sporting competition, the battle between drivers, teams, and engineers, but there is also a completely different dimension that fans experience in another way. Of course, regulations are what they are and there is constant evolution, but that has always been part of Formula 1. Together with all the stakeholders involved in deciding the rules, we try to take into account trends and developments, but right now we are focused on the fact that the races are truly exciting.”
“We will see the next Grand Prix in Canada, and that is now our focus, but I am happy with this moment we are experiencing,” concluded Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
This positive assessment from Stefano Domenicali highlights a turning point for the 2026 era, as the sport successfully navigated both technical hurdles and unpredictable weather to deliver a compelling show for the growing American fanbase. As the championship heads to Montreal, the focus remains on maintaining this competitive momentum and ensuring the evolving regulations continue to prioritize on-track action.
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