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Super clipping remains a threat for Miami GP
7 April 2026GP BlogRace reportRumor

Super clipping remains a threat for Miami GP

F1's 'super clipping' energy deployment issue, which causes cars to slow dangerously on straights, remains unresolved and may critically impact the Miami GP, especially on its long back straight, increasing pressure for a regulatory fix.

The 'super clipping' phenomenon, where cars dramatically lose power on straights due to energy management limits, continues to plague Formula 1 and could be a decisive factor at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. Despite being slightly less visible in China, the issue was stark in Japan and Australia, creating dangerous speed differentials and raising urgent questions about the 2026 regulation cycle before it even begins.

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