Isack Hadjar Disqualified from F1 Miami GP Qualifying: Updated Starting Grid Released

MIAMI, FLORIDA — April 30, 2026: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing chats with Isack Hadjar of France and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Hadjar Disqualified After Technical Violation

Isack Hadjar has been disqualified from qualifying at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix after a post-session inspection revealed that the floor on his RB22 exceeded the permitted length by two millimeters under the 2026 technical regulations.

As a result of the disqualification, Hadjar was removed from his eighth-place finish in qualifying and will start the Miami Grand Prix from the back of the grid in P22.

Frustrating Day for Hadjar in Miami

Hadjar’s disqualification capped off a challenging day for the French driver at the Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing had introduced a series of upgrades to the RB22 for the event, which contributed to Max Verstappen securing second place in qualifying. Hadjar, however, struggled to match his teammate’s pace, finishing eighth in qualifying—more than eight-tenths of a second behind Verstappen.

Speaking after the session and before his disqualification was announced, Hadjar expressed his frustration with the car’s performance.

“The car was very hard to drive, it was very fast. In Q3 I just couldn’t put it all together, and on the other side we have no straight-line speed.”

“I think it’s a very tricky track, very low grip with high track temperature. So nothing to do with what we had in the first three rounds. It’s not a very fluid racing track with good grip.

“It’s completely different, and Max is very good at adapting to these conditions. In the corners I can tell you I’ve made big progress compared to yesterday. I just couldn’t tidy up like he did, and on top of that I’m missing in every straight.”

Updated Starting Grid for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

Following Hadjar’s disqualification, the starting grid for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix has been updated. Here is the revised lineup:

• Row 1: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – P1; Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – P2
• Row 2: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – P3; Lando Norris (McLaren) – P4
• Row 3: George Russell (Mercedes) – P5; Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – P6
• Row 4: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – P7; Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – P8
• Row 5: Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – P9; Nico Hülkenberg (Audi) – P10
• Row 6: Liam Lawson (VCARB) – P11; Oliver Bearman (Haas) – P12
• Row 7: Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams) – P13; Esteban Ocon (Haas) – P14
• Row 8: Alexander Albon (Williams) – P15; Arvid Lindblad (VCARB) – P16
• Row 9: Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – P17; Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – P18
• Row 10: Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – P19; Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – P20
• Row 11: Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – P21; Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – P22

Pole Position Secured by Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, continuing his strong form as the current Drivers’ Championship leader. Lando Norris, who had previously taken pole and won the F1 Sprint Race, will start fourth.