The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix 2026 returns to the Miami International Autodrome, one of the newest and most visually distinctive circuits on the calendar. Set around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, the event combines a stadium-style atmosphere with the fast, technical demands of a modern Formula 1 street circuit.
First introduced in 2022, the Miami Grand Prix has quickly become one of the standout stops of the Formula 1 season.
The Circuit
The Miami International Autodrome is a temporary track designed to feel like a permanent venue.
- Length: 5.412 km
- Laps: 57
- Total race distance: 308.326 km
- Fastest lap time: 1:29.708 – Max Verstappen (2023)
The layout features 19 corners, 3 straights and 3 DRS zones, with top speeds reaching over 350 km/h.
Miami offers a very different Formula 1 setting compared to traditional circuits. The track runs around one of the most famous sports venues in the United States, creating a race weekend that feels built as much for spectacle as for competition.
Schedule highlights
- May 1 – Practice 1: 19:30 – 20:30
- May 1 – Sprint Qualifying: 23:30 – 00:14
- May 2 – Sprint: 19:00 – 20:00
- May 2 – Qualifying: 23:00 – 00:00
- May 3 – Race: 23:00
The Miami Grand Prix 2026 remains one of Formula 1’s most high-profile events, combining speed, atmosphere and strong viewing opportunities in one of the sport’s most modern settings. With Sprint weekend pressure and a circuit built for close racing, Miami should again be one of the more entertaining races on the calendar.
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