MIAMI – May 1, 2025. Formula 1, that global spectacle where speed meets strategy and drama, could be about to experience an unexpected twist worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. According to sources close to the International Automobile Federation (FIA), a significant change to the technical regulations is being considered and could come into effect before the Miami Grand Prix. The biggest beneficiary? Max Verstappen.

What’s brewing in the FIA ​​offices?

The rumored change seeks to further limit aerodynamic bounce, or “porpoising,” a phenomenon that returned to the scene after the last single-seater updates in 2025. Although the 2022 regulations had introduced rules to reduce this effect, several teams—including Red Bull—have complained about its reappearance in recent Grands Prix.

The FIA, aware of the risks to driver safety and the television spectacle, is considering adjusting the minimum floor height and modifying certain aspects of the cars’ underbody. This decision, if confirmed before the Miami GP, could change the balance of power on the grid.

Why would Verstappen win?

Max Verstappen, reigning world champion and current championship leader, could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of this adjustment. His RB21, known for its extraordinary stability and efficient aerodynamics, has proven to adapt better than other cars to the regulation changes.

In the Dutch driver’s own words after the Shanghai GP:
“We are prepared for any change. Our team works better than anyone when the rules are adjusted on the fly.”

Furthermore, these types of modifications tend to penalize teams that rely on more aggressive bottom configurations—like Ferrari and Mercedes—which could give Verstappen an even greater advantage on a circuit like Miami, where traction and stability in fast corners are key.

A setting worthy of the cinema

The Miami GP isn’t just a race: it’s an event with stars, a red carpet, and cameras everywhere. Since its first edition, it has been a showcase for F1 in the United States, blending glamour, music, and sport in an atmosphere reminiscent of the best sequences from films like Rush or Ford v Ferrari .

This year, with the possibility of a technical change looming, the narrative becomes even more exciting: will we see even greater Verstappen dominance? Or will this be the spark that ignites a rematch against his rivals? Social media is already talking about the “new Verstappen era,” as if he were an invincible character in an action saga, while teams desperately search for the perfect script to curb his dominance.

The reaction of the paddock

Opinions are divided. While some teams, like Red Bull and Aston Martin, welcome the potential change as a safety issue, others, like Ferrari, have spoken out, accusing the FIA ​​of “modifying the rules to suit the championship leader.”

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was clear in recent statements:
“Mid-season changes always generate controversy. We hope the decision is based on data and not favoritism.”

Although there’s no public confirmation yet, reliable sources within the paddock claim the FIA ​​could make the announcement official within the next 48 hours. If so, the Miami GP would become the epicenter of a new technical and sporting chapter for F1.

F1 has always been more than just fast cars. It’s a stage where politics, innovation, and human drama intertwine to create a unique experience. This potential rule change adds another ingredient to the spectacle, promising to make the Miami Grand Prix an unmissable event.

And if history has taught us anything, it’s that Max Verstappen, like any good protagonist in this high-speed film, always finds a way to steal the final act.