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Our 2026 Miami Grand Prix Race Review
Published by P1 with Matt & Tommy · May 4, 2026
2026 Formula 1 · Round 4
Miami Grand Prix 2026 Schedule, Times & Results
Miami's 2026 Sprint weekend gave teams one extended 90-minute practice before every remaining Formula 1 session became competitive. Use the live timetable for confirmed start times, then watch how three long straights, an elevated chicane and Florida weather pull the 19-corner lap in different directions.
Round 4
May 1–May 3, 2026
Completed
Sprint weekend
The weekend is complete. Choose a session below to see the full classification and lap details.
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Miami Grand Prix 2026 Race Video: Highlights & Review
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Race Highlights | 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Published by FORMULA 1 · May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026
Sun, May 3 · 4:00 PM EDT
Miami
Miami Gardens, USA
Sprint weekend
Includes Sprint Qualifying and a Sprint race.
Temporary - Street
Local circuit time uses America/New_York.
Complete weekend timetable
Miami Grand Prix 2026 Schedule
Session times are shown in your timezone. Switch to track time if you are at the circuit or following local coverage.
FP1
Practice 1
The opening practice session for first setup runs and an early look at track conditions.
StartFri, May 1 · 16:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-05-01T17:30:00Z
StartFri, May 1 · 20:30 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-05-01T21:14:00Z
StartSat, May 2 · 16:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-05-02T17:00:00Z
StartSat, May 2 · 20:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-05-02T21:00:00Z
StartSun, May 3 · 17:00 UTC
Scheduled finish2026-05-03T19:00:00Z
Weekend results
Miami Grand Prix 2026 Results
See the finishing order, times, laps and driver-by-driver classification for every completed session.
May 1, 2026
Practice 1 results
- P1Charles LeclercFerrari
- P2Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- P3Oscar PiastriMcLaren
Sprint Qualifying results
- P1Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P2Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
- P3Oscar PiastriMcLaren
Sprint results
- P1Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P2Oscar PiastriMcLaren
- P3Charles LeclercFerrari
Qualifying results
- P1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
- P2Max VerstappenRed Bull
- P3Charles LeclercFerrari
Race results
- P1Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
- P2Lando NorrisMcLaren
- P3Oscar PiastriMcLaren
What to Know About the Miami Grand Prix 2026
The long-straight show is interrupted by a deliberately awkward climb
The 5.412-kilometre temporary circuit runs around Hard Rock Stadium with three long straights, but Turns 13 to 16 change the rhythm completely. Cars rise over uneven ground into the crest at the Turn 14-15 chicane, then drop on exit before accelerating toward the Turn 17 braking zone.
- Turns 1, 11 and 17 are the clearest braking battles for position.
- A mistake through the uphill chicane costs more than corner time because it weakens the following acceleration.
Ninety minutes of FP1 still had to settle the whole weekend
Miami extended its only practice to 90 minutes in 2026, giving teams more running than a normal Sprint FP1 but no second chance before Sprint Qualifying. Long-run tyre data, cooling choices and ride control over the technical section therefore had to share the same crowded session.
- Check the current timetable close to the start: the 2026 race was moved three hours earlier because of storm risk.
- A hot track can stress rear tyres in traction zones even when the long straights give them time to cool.
Navigate Miami by ticket zone, not by the nearest landmark
The course wraps through the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, where bridges, controlled routes and grandstand zones determine how fans move. Check the entrance shown with your ticket before setting out and use the latest campus information when weather forces a session update.
- Hydration and shade are part of the race plan during the hottest hours, even when rain is forecast later.
- Choose Turns 1, 11 or 17 for braking action; choose the technical section to see drivers fight placement and traction.
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Official event name: FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2026
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Official Miami Grand Prix 2026 Information
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Formula 1 — Miami 2026
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Quick answers
Miami Grand Prix 2026 FAQ
Why was Miami FP1 90 minutes in 2026?
Miami remained a Sprint weekend with only one practice session, but the 2026 timetable extended FP1 to 90 minutes before Sprint Qualifying began.
Where are the main overtaking zones at the Miami Grand Prix?
The strongest opportunities come under braking at Turns 1, 11 and 17. Turn 17 follows the longest high-speed run and usually produces the most obvious late-braking attacks.
When is the Miami Grand Prix 2026?
The race weekend runs May 1–May 3, 2026. The Grand Prix is scheduled for Sun, May 3 · 4:00 PM EDT.
What time does the Miami Grand Prix start?
The race starts at Sun, May 3 · 4:00 PM EDT. Use the timezone controls above for US Eastern, Central, Pacific, UK or track time.
Is the Miami Grand Prix a Sprint weekend?
Yes. This weekend includes Sprint Qualifying and a Sprint race before the Grand Prix.
Where can I find the Miami Grand Prix results?
Completed session results are linked in the schedule and results sections above, including the full classification for each available session.