F1 Q&A: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri comparison, Max Verstappen, Ferrari, Mercedes, 2026 regulations

McLaren 's Oscar Piastri leads drivers' standings ahead of Lando Norris .

The McLaren team-mate has won three races and two poles this season .

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is the all-round best driver on the grid.

The Miami Grand Prix is the sixth round of the F1 world championship.

After five races this season , Ferrari have a sprint victory in China , courtesy of Lewis Hamilton , a single grand prix podium finish, thanks to Charles Leclerc in Saudi Arabia , and lie fourth in the constructors' championship, 110 points behind McLaren .

Red Bull believe they can fix their issues with some upgrades that are due soon, perhaps for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in two races' time.

McLaren are hardly likely to stand still in terms of development.

Mercedes dominated the first eight years of the engine regulations when the V6 engines came in.

The word in F1 is that Mercedes are currently best placed for the new rules.

Many believe the current debate about the engine rules is founded in the concerns of Mercedes ' rivals - especially Red Bull - that they may face a competitive deficit next year .