F1 Miami GP: Saturday dash schedule, climate, and learn how to watch

Method 1 resumes its 2026 season on the Miami Grand Prix this weekend, returning to the Miami Worldwide Autodrome after an sudden five-week hiatus and the FIA’s newest tweaks to .

First held in 2022, the Miami race has rapidly turn out to be considered one of F1’s highest-profile U.S. stops. Constructed across the Laborious Rock Stadium advanced, the tight street-style circuit is ready to stay on the calendar till at the very least 2041 after a historic long-term deal.

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Mercedes arrives in Miami because the group to beat after profitable the opening three rounds of the season, however it’s teenager  who leads the championship after taking victory within the final two occasions, absolutely hoping to maintain his momentum going. He holds a nine-point benefit over team-mate within the standings.

After Friday’s single apply session and dash qualifying, Saturday raises the stakes with the dash race adopted by qualifying for Sunday’s grand prix. With restricted apply time, new regulatory modifications and a title combat already forming inside Mercedes, Saturday may play a serious position in shaping the remainder of the weekend.

Right here is the whole lot it is advisable to know forward of Saturday’s operating on the Miami Grand Prix.

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How can I watch the F1 Miami GP?

Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. In the USA, Apple TV is the first broadcast companion for the 2026 season, with all periods accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the sequence’ international subscription streaming service.

For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, exhibiting each session stay all through the 2026 season. F1 protection will also be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, and highlights of the race can be accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.

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F1 Miami GP schedule

All occasions native to Miami

Saturday, Could 2 — Dash Race — 12:00pm EST 

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Could 02   12:00

SPRINT

Could 02   12:00

Saturday, Could 2 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 4:00pm EST 

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Could 02   16:00

QU

Could 02   16:00

Sunday, Could 3 — 2026 Miami Grand Prix Race — 4:00pm EST

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Could 03   16:00

RACE

Could 03   16:00

An in depth view of a trackside kerb

An in depth view of a trackside kerb

What’s the climate forecast for F1 Miami GP Saturday dash and Grand Prix qualifying?

Climate in Miami can shift rapidly, however Saturday is presently anticipated to remain largely dry.

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The newest forecast for Miami Gardens requires sunny to partially cloudy situations, breezy climate and really heat temperatures, with a excessive close to 93F / 34C. That makes hydration and warmth administration an element for followers on the circuit and groups working by way of the dash and qualifying schedule.

Sunday stays the larger climate concern. Early forecasts name for cloudy, humid situations with a excessive round 80F / 27C, together with showers

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Miami Monitor Details

Circuit: Location: Miami Gardens, Florida  Circuit size: 3.363 mi (5.412 km) Turns: 19 First Method 1 race: 2022

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Pictures from Miami GP – FridayLando Norris, McLaren

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing & Jimmy Fallon

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Dan Towriss, CEO of TWG Motorsports and Cassidy Towriss

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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Workforce

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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Lando Norris, McLaren

Lando Norris, McLaren

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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George Russell, Mercedes

George Russell, Mercedes

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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Franco Colapinto, Alpine

Franco Colapinto, Alpine

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Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing

Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing

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Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Workforce

Nico Hülkenberg, Audi F1 Workforce

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Racing Bulls automobile tech element

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

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Alexander Albon, Williams

Alexander Albon, Williams

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Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing

Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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Lando Norris, McLaren

Lando Norris, McLaren

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

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Lando Norris, McLaren

Lando Norris, McLaren

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

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Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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Oscar Piastri, McLaren

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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Alexander Albon, Williams

Alexander Albon, Williams

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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls

Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls

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George Russell, Mercedes

George Russell, Mercedes

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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Workforce

Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Workforce

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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing

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