In the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton (seven-time Formula 1 champion) faced a challenging race after colliding with Franco Colapinto on the opening lap. The incident occurred shortly after a spin by Max Verstappen, which forced Hamilton off track and allowed Colapinto to overtake him. As Hamilton attempted to regain his position at Turn 11, the two cars collided, damaging Hamilton's Ferrari and impacting his race performance significantly. Despite finishing P7 on track, he was promoted to P6 following a post-race penalty for teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton expressed his frustration regarding the collision, stating it cost him downforce and left him racing in isolation. Colapinto also reported damage to his car but managed to secure points, finishing P8, which was upgraded to P7 after Leclerc's penalty. Both teams had brought upgrades to the race, indicating a competitive environment among the top teams.