Miami Grand Prix
Miami Grand Prix – Circuit Profile
F1 Schedule – Miami Grand Prix
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Friday 1 May | – |
| Sprint Shootout | Friday 1 May | – |
| Sprint | Saturday 2 May | – |
| Qualifying | Saturday 2 May | – |
| Grand Prix | Sunday 3 May | – |
About the Miami Grand Prix
Since its debut, the Miami Grand Prix has cemented its status as a modern centerpiece of the Formula 1 calendar. The event transforms the Hard Rock Stadium grounds into a vibrant festival of speed and celebrity, fusing high-stakes racing with A-list entertainment. Its identity is forged in the Florida sunshine, representing a bold, contemporary vision for Grand Prix racing where the off-track atmosphere is as intense as the on-track action.
The Miami International Autodrome is a complex engineering puzzle. Its 19 corners demand a compromised setup that balances blistering straight-line speed with stability through challenging sequences. The fast, flowing opening sector gives way to a deliberately tight section from Turn 11 to 16. Overtaking is focused into three powerful DRS zones, culminating in heavy braking into Turns 1, 11, and 17. High track temperatures accelerate tire degradation, making strategy a critical component for success.
Arriving in Miami, the 2026 season is dominated by the new technical regulations. This race is a crucial audit of the revolutionary power units and revised aerodynamic philosophies. With teams still mastering the 100% sustainable fuels and simplified hybrid systems, reliability and energy management are under intense scrutiny. Championship narratives are just forming, and Miami’s layout will expose any design weaknesses, potentially signaling a shift in the competitive order as manufacturers vie for supremacy in this new era.
When is the Miami Grand Prix 2026?
The Grand Prix weekend adheres to a three-day format. Friday features two Free Practice sessions for teams to gather data and refine car setups. Saturday is dedicated to outright pace, with a final practice hour preceding the high-pressure Qualifying session that sets the grid. The weekend culminates on Sunday with the 57-lap Miami Grand Prix.
What time does the Miami Grand Prix start?
Lights out for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is scheduled for 15:30 local time (EDT) on Sunday, corresponding to 19:30 UTC. The race is expected to last approximately 90 minutes, though this can be extended by Safety Car periods or other on-track incidents.
