Kimi Antonelli's Miami Grand Prix Challenge

On May 1st, Mercedes-Jungun, Kimi Antonelli, is topping the Formula 1 standings this

2026 season, fresh off wins in China and Japan.

But he's dropped 18 spots on lap 1 across the first three races, calling it a fundamental

problem that needs fixing fast.

The new rules play a part, forcing drivers to rev engines high for at least 10 seconds

to wake the turbo since the MGUH is gone.

In Melbourne, low battery power hurt him, and Japan saw wheelspin from releasing the

clutch too deep.

Drivers worry about safety with these changes, so ahead of this weekend's Miami Grand

Prix, the FIA rolls out a low power start detection system.

Its spots sluggish acceleration right after clutch drop in auto triggers the MGUK for a

minimum boost.

Antonelli says that tweak won't solve his core issue though.

After practice starts in the break, the team pinpointed tweaks needed to the clutch

paddle in his hand position, nothing simple but their grinding.

To nail it before Miami and the next break, he's 9 points up on team Major Dressel heading

to Montreal.

May 22nd through 24th, locked in a tight title scrap with Ferrari.

Breathing down their next, McLaren showing their handsun and Red Bull closing in.

That wraps F1 News today, brought to you with AI.

I'm Corey with The Story.