Round 4 of 22

Miami Grand Prix

Miami International Autodrome · Miami Gardens, USA

Sprint Weekend
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Sprint race 12:00 Miami Gardens time (Saturday)

Miami International Autodrome

Miami Gardens, USA · America/New_York

Miami International Autodrome is a 5.412 km (3.363 miles) circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with 19 corners across a 57-lap race distance of 308.326 km. The track debuted on the F1 calendar in 2022 and features three DRS zones. Lando Norris holds the lap record at 1:29.708, set in 2024 during the race where he took his maiden F1 victory.

The circuit’s defining overtaking spot is the Turn 17 braking zone at the end of the long back straight, where cars arrive at over 320 km/h before heavy braking for a tight right-hander. The Turn 1 complex rewards late braking and provides first-lap drama, while the marina section in the middle of the lap, though largely cosmetic, provides a distinctive visual identity. The chicane at Turns 14 and 15 tests car stability, and the combination of long straights and tight 90-degree corners rewards straight-line speed and precise braking.

Miami has quickly built its own history. Max Verstappen won the first two editions in 2022 and 2023, establishing his dominance in the early years. On 5 May 2024, Lando Norris took his breakthrough victory, beating Verstappen in a head-to-head battle that signaled McLaren’s return to the front of the grid. The sprint race format adds a Saturday race that brings additional action and strategic intrigue to the weekend.

The timezone is America/New_York at EDT (UTC-4). A 15:00 local start is 19:00 GMT and 21:00 CEST, making it a comfortable evening watch across Europe. Asian and Oceanian fans face an early-morning start, with the race at 04:00 JST. The sprint race at 12:00 local provides a 16:00 GMT window. Check United States time and Miami time for conversions.

May in South Florida is hot and humid, with temperatures regularly exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and a significant chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Tyre degradation is high, and the heat pushes both cars and drivers to their limits. Miami has leaned hard into the spectacle side of F1, with the paddock area designed for hospitality and entertainment, and the race weekend functioning more like a festival than a traditional Grand Prix.

See the full race schedule and session times at the Miami Grand Prix page.

Live Race Tracker

When the Miami Grand Prix goes live, this page transforms into a real-time race tracker. Every car plotted on the Miami International Autodrome circuit map, updating multiple times per second. No app to install, no subscription required.

The tracker connects directly to F1's official timing feed via WebSocket and streams live data to your browser: race positions, gap to leader, interval to car ahead, tire compound, pit stop count, and lap times for all 20 drivers.

Click any driver to see their full race data: fastest lap, last lap time, grid position, tire strategy with stint history, and points scored. The driver card follows their car on the circuit map showing position and gap in real time.

Team radio messages appear in a live feed as they are broadcast. These are the actual audio recordings from the pit wall: engineer instructions, driver reactions, pit calls, and celebrations. Each message has a play button. During the Miami Grand Prix, expect 40 to 60 radio clips across all teams.

Race control decisions appear instantly: safety car deployments, yellow flags, driver investigations, penalties, and DRS activation. You see what the stewards are looking at before the television broadcast catches up.

The tracker activates automatically 30 minutes before the session starts and stays connected through red flags, weather delays, and safety cars. If the session is interrupted, the tracker waits and reconnects when racing resumes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Miami Grand Prix in my timezone?

The Miami Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local time in Miami Gardens on 2026-05-03. This page automatically converts the start time to your local timezone.

Where is the Miami Grand Prix held?

The Miami Grand Prix takes place at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, USA.

Is the Miami Grand Prix a sprint weekend?

Yes, the Miami Grand Prix is a sprint weekend with an additional sprint race on Saturday.

Can I watch the Miami Grand Prix live timing for free?

Yes. whensport.com provides a free live race tracker for the Miami Grand Prix with real-time car positions on a circuit map, live standings, gap times, tire strategy, pit stops, and playable team radio audio. No app or subscription required. The tracker activates 30 minutes before the session starts.

Can I listen to Miami Grand Prix team radio live?

Yes. The whensport.com live tracker streams real F1 team radio audio during the Miami Grand Prix. You hear actual driver-engineer conversations as they happen, with a play button for each message. Expect 40 to 60 radio clips during the race.