Components 1 resumes its 2026 season with the Miami Grand Prix on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome, returning after an sudden five-week hiatus. Will probably be the primary race again after the FIA made some tweaks to the hotly debated laws.
First held in 2022, this race options tight road course that’s set to be a part of the F1 calendar till not less than 2041 in a historic deal.
Mercedes stays the clear favorites after profitable the opening three rounds of the season, nonetheless, it’s teenager Kimi Antonelli who holds the championship lead after profitable the final two occasions. He’s 9 factors forward of team-mate George Russell within the standings.
Friday’s working begins with the one apply session of the weekend, earlier than dash qualifying begins mere hours later.
Right here is every part that you must know forward of Friday apply for the Miami Grand Prix.
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How can I watch the F1 Miami GP?
Broadcast protection of Components 1 varies by area. In the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session dwell all through the 2026 season. Protection may also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, and highlights of the race might be accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.
In america, Apple TV is the first broadcast accomplice for the 2026 season, with all classes accessible on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the collection’ world subscription streaming service.
Motorsport.com will present dwell textual content commentary of each session, starting with Free Observe 1, adopted by dash qualifying.
F1 Miami GP schedule
All occasions native to Miami
Friday, Could 1 — Free Observe 1 — 12:00pm EST
Friday, Could 1 — Dash Shootout Qualifying — 4:30pm EST
Saturday, Could 2 — Dash Race — 12:00pm EST
Saturday, Could 2 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 4:00pm EST
Sunday, Could 3 — 2026 Miami Grand Prix Race — 4:00pm EST
What’s the climate forecast for F1 Miami GP Friday apply and dash qualifying?
Climate situations in Miami are all the time unpredictable and ever-changing, however forecasts name for a dry Friday and Saturday, with an actual probability of thunderstorms on Sunday — above 80% probability.
For Friday’s opening apply session and dash qualifying, will probably be partly sunny with a excessive round 85F / 29C and no probability of precipitation. Transferring to Saturday for the dash race and GP qualifying, it is anticipated for the excessive to succeed in 88F / 31C, with only a 10% probability of rain and largely sunny skies.
Early Sunday forecasts forward of the Miami GP level to cloudier, however nonetheless round 82F / 28F, and 80% probability of afternoon thunderstorms growing.
Miami Monitor Information
Circuit: Miami Worldwide Autodrome
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
Circuit size: 3.363 mi (5.412 km)
Turns: 19
First Components 1 race: 2022
2026 Components 1 Driver & Staff Roster
Staff
Driver
Driver
McLaren
Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri
Mercedes
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli
Purple Bull
Max Verstappen
Isack Hadjar
Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Williams
Carlos Sainz
Alex Albon
Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson
Arvid Lindblad
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso
Lance Stroll
Haas
Oliver Bearman
Esteban Ocon
Audi
Nico Hulkenberg
Gabriel Bortoleto
Alpine
Pierre Gasly
Franco Colapinto
Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas
Sergio Perez
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