Miami F1 preview: Cadillac, Ford square off amid series turmoil

Posted by Talbot Payne on April 30, 2026

Cadillac F1 stars and stripes livery for 2026 Miami GP.

Cadillac F1 stars and stripes livery for 2026 Miami GP.

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Miami — Cadillac F1 and Ford Racing square off on American soil this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, Formula One’s first of three U.S. events in 2026.

The historic clash of Detroit-backed teams comes as F1, the world’s premier open-wheel motorsport, struggles to transition to the new 50-50 hybrid powertrain that attracted investment from the Motown brands. Following chaotic opening races in Australia, China and Japan, the series faced an open revolt from drivers and fans over the new, electrified technology’s competitiveness and safety.

After the Iran war precipitated the cancellation of F1’s twin Mideast April events — the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix — the month off allowed the sport to regroup with technical changes as it heads to Miami and May. Host venue? The Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium, owned by another Michiganian giant, billionaire developer Stephen Ross.

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