Overview
- Red Bull said it traced a long‑standing steering fault to the rack and related parts and fitted new hardware after the April break, with technical director Pierre Wache apologising for the delay.
- The team paired the fix with a Miami package of new sidepods, a reworked floor and a rotating rear wing that changes angle to cut drag, delivering a clear gain in pace during practice and qualifying.
- Max Verstappen reported normal steering feel for the first time this year and qualified on the front row in Miami, though an opening‑lap spin left him fifth in the race.
- McLaren team boss Andrea Stella called Red Bull’s revised sidepods “very interesting” and said teams will test the idea, noting Red Bull used legality allowances in the rules to shape the bodywork.
- Sky Sports’ Karun Chandhok said Red Bull has addressed three of five early‑season weaknesses with two issues still in development, making the next races, including Canada, a key test of whether the gains stick.