(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Miami Grand Prix 2026: Full Schedule, Start Times, How to Watch & Key Details
Formula 1 returns after a five-week break as the 2026 season resumes in Miami for the fourth round of the championship and the second Sprint weekend of the year.
Mercedes has made a strong start to the season, with George Russell winning the opening race in Australia and teammate Kimi Antonelli securing back-to-back victories in China and Japan. Ferrari has also shown consistency with multiple podium finishes, while McLaren continues to chase improved results after a mixed start to the campaign.
Miami Grand Prix Schedule (All Times BST)
Friday, May 1
- Practice 1: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Sprint Qualifying: 9:30 PM – 10:14 PM
Saturday, May 2
- Sprint Race: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Qualifying: 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
- Miami Grand Prix (Race): 9:00 PM
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom, coverage will be available live on Sky Sports F1, with all sessions also shown on Sky Sports Main Event. Highlights will be broadcast on free-to-air TV via Channel 4.
In the United States, fans can watch all sessions live through Apple TV’s dedicated Formula 1 coverage.
Track Overview: Miami International Autodrome
The Miami International Autodrome is a purpose-built circuit located around the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens. The 19-corner track is designed to combine a street circuit feel with a permanent racing layout.
The venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere, celebrity attendance, and unique features such as the recreated “marina” area and luxury hospitality zones offering panoramic views of key sections of the circuit.
What to Expect
With a Sprint weekend format, teams will have limited practice time and increased pressure across every session. Drivers will be adapting to recent regulation changes, while teams like Aston Martin and Red Bull will be looking to improve performance after a challenging start to the season.
The Miami Grand Prix is expected to deliver close racing, unpredictable strategy calls, and an important early-season test for title contenders.
