F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026: Everything You Need to Know for Race Week

Formula 1 returns to the Hard Rock Stadium circuit in Miami, Florida for the fourth round of the 2026 World Championship. The Miami Grand Prix weekend runs May 1-3, with the main race on Sunday, May 3.

Key Storylines

The 2026 season has already produced drama through the first three rounds, and Miami promises more of the same. The new technical regulations introduced this season have reshuffled the competitive order, with multiple teams capable of challenging for race wins on any given weekend.

The Circuit

The Miami International Autodrome is a 5.41 km temporary street circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium complex. It features 19 corners, three DRS zones, and a mix of high-speed sweepers and tight chicanes that reward both aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical grip. Tyre management is critical in the Florida heat.

What to Watch

The Miami GP has historically produced exciting racing due to the circuit's layout and the unpredictable Florida weather. Safety car periods and late-race strategy calls have decided previous editions. With the 2026 cars featuring revised power unit regulations, the race could see significant variation in fuel strategy.

Schedule (ET)

• Friday, May 1: Practice 1 & 2
• Saturday, May 2: Practice 3 & Qualifying
• Sunday, May 3: Race (3:00 p.m. ET)

Watch

Available on ESPN and ESPN+ in the United States, and on Sky Sports F1 in the UK.

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