Doc 53 - Sprint Scrutineering
Technical/Scrutineering
Technical Delegate's Report: 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Date: 02 May 2026 From: The FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate To: The Stewards
1. Parts Replacement (Before the Sprint)
The following parts were replaced today between 10:50 and the start of the Sprint:
| Team | Car | Part Replaced |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrari | 44 | Steering wheel |
| Aston Martin | 18 | RIS rear light |
| Audi | 27 | TAG700 ECU |
| Cadillac Ferrari | 11 | Front wing / nose assembly |
2. Scrutineering Checks
- Digital Scanning: Spare RHS front corners of cars 27 and 05 were scanned and compared against CAD drawings for 2026 Technical Regulation compliance.
- Grid Checks: All cars were checked for tyre fitting, blanket disconnection at the 5-minute signal, and minimum starting pressures.
- Samples: Fuel and engine oil samples were taken from car 23, 06, and 14. All samples were found to be in conformity with approved references.
3. Post-Sprint Weighing
The following cars were weighed after the Sprint:
- McLaren: Piastri (81), Norris (01)
- Mercedes: Russell (63), Antonelli (12)
- Red Bull: Verstappen (03), Hadjar (06)
- Ferrari: Leclerc (16), Hamilton (44)
- Williams: Albon (23), Sainz (55)
- Racing Bulls: Lawson (30)
- Aston Martin: Stroll (18), Alonso (14)
- Haas: Ocon (31), Bearman (87)
- Audi: Bortoleto (05)
- Alpine: Gasly (10), Colapinto (43)
- Cadillac Ferrari: Perez (11), Bottas (77)
Conclusion: All car weights and checked items were found to be in conformity with the 2026 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations.