The Tyranny of the Tyre Cliff: How Fresh Rubber Conquered the Miami Heat
The 2026 Miami Grand Prix was defined by strategic tyre management. Drivers who extended their opening stint on Mediums and finished on Hards, such as Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris, outperformed those who pitted early under a Safety Car and struggled with tyre degradation (the "tyre cliff") in the closing laps.