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

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

First held in 2022, the Miami race has rapidly change into certainly one of F1’s highest-profile U.S. stops. Constructed across the Arduous Rock Stadium advanced, the tight street-style circuit is about to stay on the calendar till not less than 2041 after a historic long-term deal.

Mercedes arrives in Miami because the crew to beat after successful the opening three rounds of the season, however it’s teenager Kimi Antonelli 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 George Russell within the standings.

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

Right here is all the things you might want 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 accomplice for the 2026 season, with all classes 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 dwell all through the 2026 season. F1 protection will also be streamed through Sky Go or NOW, and highlights of the race will likely be accessible free-to-air on Channel 4.

For each session, Motorsport.com supplies dwell textual content commentary, together with Saturday dash race and for grand prix qualifying.

F1 Miami GP schedule

All instances native to Miami

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

Occasion
Date

12:00  

Miami GP – SPRINT

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

Occasion
Date

16:00  

Miami GP – QU

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

Occasion
Date

16:00  

Miami GP – RACE

An in depth view of a trackside kerb

Picture by: Steven Tee / LAT Photographs through Getty Photographs

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 principally dry.

The newest forecast for Miami Gardens requires sunny to partially cloudy circumstances, 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 via the dash and qualifying schedule.

Sunday stays the larger climate concern. Early forecasts name for cloudy, humid circumstances with a excessive round 80F / 27C, together with showers and the prospect of a heavy thunderstorm that would have an effect on the race.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes

Picture by: Sona Maleterova / Getty Photographs

Miami Observe Info

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

2026 Method 1 Driver & Crew Roster

Crew
Driver
Driver

McLaren
Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri

Mercedes
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli

Pink 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

Photographs from Miami GP – Friday

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

Miami GP – Friday, in images

 

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