Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are facing an FIA inquiry following an incident during the Miami Grand Prix on May 4, 2026. The investigation was announced after the race, focusing on a collision between the two drivers that occurred on lap 12.
According to the FIA, the incident involved Verstappen's Red Bull and Leclerc's Ferrari making contact at Turn 7, resulting in damage to both cars. The stewards have summoned both drivers to a hearing to determine responsibility. No penalties have been issued yet.
Meanwhile, Mercedes junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli was described as 'lucky' after a separate incident in the same race. Antonelli spun his Williams car on lap 8 but avoided a crash, continuing without a safety car. The FIA has not announced any investigation into his actions.
The Miami Grand Prix, held at the Miami International Autodrome, is the sixth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The race was won by Lando Norris for McLaren, with Verstappen finishing third and Leclerc fifth after the collision.
