Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium: Circuit Guide, History and Records

The Miami Grand Prix brings Formula 1 into one of the championship’s most unusual settings, with the Miami International Autodrome winding around the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, Florida. Rather than using traditional city streets, the temporary circuit was created specifically for Formula 1 within the stadium grounds, combining the enclosed feel of a street track with the speed and width of a modern racing facility.

The circuit measures 5.412 kilometres and contains 19 corners, three major straight-line sections and several heavy braking zones. Its character changes dramatically around the lap: the opening sector is fast and flowing, Turns 6 to 8 place sustained load through the tyres, and the tight sequence around Turns 11 to 16 creates a very different low-speed challenge before the cars accelerate onto another long straight.

Florida’s heat and humidity add another dimension. High ambient and track temperatures can affect tyre behaviour, cooling and driver comfort, while thunderstorms are capable of developing rapidly during a Miami race weekend.

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix produced a dramatic race in which Kimi Antonelli claimed victory for Mercedes ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Ferrari had started strongly, with Charles Leclerc qualifying third and leading during the opening phase, but the final classification left Lewis Hamilton sixth and Leclerc eighth after a late penalty.

Ferrari had enjoyed a better result in Saturday’s Sprint, where Charles Leclerc finished third behind the two McLaren drivers.

The Miami Grand Prix is already set to return in 2027. The exact date, championship round, weekend format and session timetable will be added once those details are officially confirmed for the next Formula 1 season.

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Miami Grand Prix at a glance

Next Miami Grand Prix: 2027

The Miami Grand Prix is already listed by Formula 1’s official ticketing service for the 2027 season, with fans able to join the waiting list for the next event at the Miami International Autodrome.

The exact race date, championship round and weekend format should not yet be assumed from previous editions. Once Formula 1 and the FIA confirm the complete 2027 calendar and Sprint programme, this section can be expanded with the full timetable and race-start information.

The long-term future of the Miami Grand Prix itself is exceptionally secure. Formula 1 announced in 2025 that a ten-year extension would keep the event on the calendar through 2041.

The agreement makes Miami one of the championship’s longest-secured venues and reflects Formula 1’s continuing investment in the United States market.

What happened at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix?

Kimi Antonelli won an action-packed 2026 Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes, resisting late pressure from Lando Norris to claim his third consecutive victory of the season. Oscar Piastri finished third for McLaren, while George Russell and Max Verstappen completed the top five.

The event had already been unusual before the start. Heavy thunderstorms were forecast for later on Sunday, prompting Formula 1 to bring the Grand Prix forward by three hours from its original scheduled start time.

Conditions remained dry enough for slick tyres when the race began, but the threat of changing weather added uncertainty to strategy. Antonelli started from pole position after recording a 1:27.798 in qualifying. Max Verstappen joined him on the front row, while Charles Leclerc qualified an impressive third for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton started sixth.

The opening corner immediately produced drama. Antonelli, Verstappen and Leclerc arrived together at Turn 1, with both Antonelli and Verstappen running deep.

The confusion allowed Leclerc to move into the lead during the opening phase of the Grand Prix. Behind the leaders, Hamilton made contact with Franco Colapinto at Turn 11, scattering pieces of bodywork. The Ferrari was able to continue, although the incident contributed to a difficult race for the seven-time World Champion.

Separate incidents involving Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly brought out an early Safety Car and compressed the field. The lead changed several times as the strategic picture developed. Antonelli, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri and Verstappen all spent time at the front during different stages of the race.

Antonelli eventually emerged as the main challenger to Norris and retook control. The Mercedes driver maintained a small advantage during the closing stages despite the McLaren remaining within striking distance.

Leclerc remained in contention for the podium deep into the race. However, Piastri passed the Ferrari for third during the final laps. Leclerc then spun and made contact with the wall but managed to continue. Russell moved ahead for fourth and Verstappen also passed the Ferrari before the chequered flag.

Leclerc crossed the line behind Verstappen but was subsequently handed a drive-through penalty, converted into 20 seconds because the race had finished, for repeatedly leaving the track during the final lap.

The penalty dropped him to eighth in the final classification.

Hamilton therefore became Ferrari’s highest classified driver in sixth place, while Leclerc received four points for eighth.

2026 Miami Grand Prix qualifying

2026 Miami Grand Prix result

Lando Norris set the fastest lap of the race with a 1:31.869 on lap 35. Charles Leclerc’s best lap was a 1:32.515, while Lewis Hamilton recorded a 1:32.676.

What happened in the 2026 Miami Sprint?

Miami hosted a Sprint for the third consecutive season in 2026.

Lando Norris started from Sprint pole after ending Mercedes’ run of qualifying dominance during Friday’s Sprint Qualifying session. Kimi Antonelli joined him on the front row, with Oscar Piastri third and Charles Leclerc fourth for Ferrari.

Norris retained the lead at the start and gradually established a gap over the cars behind.

Antonelli lost several positions during the opening phase, allowing Piastri and Leclerc to move ahead. Leclerc remained in third throughout much of the 19-lap race and secured Ferrari’s first podium of the Miami weekend.

Lewis Hamilton became involved in a close battle with Max Verstappen, with the pair making contact during their fight through the field.

Norris ultimately won ahead of Piastri, completing a McLaren one-two, while Leclerc finished third.

Hamilton crossed the line seventh and collected two points.

2026 Miami Sprint result

Miami Grand Prix winners

Max Verstappen remains the only driver to have won the Miami Grand Prix more than once. Red Bull and McLaren each have two victories, while Mercedes became the third winning constructor when Kimi Antonelli triumphed in 2026.

Miami International Autodrome information

What makes the Miami International Autodrome unique?

The Miami International Autodrome is one of the most unusual venues in Formula 1 because it was designed specifically around an existing major sports complex.

The track encircles Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team, without requiring the construction of a conventional permanent racing facility.

More than 30 possible layouts were evaluated during the design process before the final 5.412-kilometre configuration was selected. Although Formula 1 frequently describes Miami as a street circuit, much of the track does not use conventional city streets. Temporary barriers, grandstands and infrastructure are installed around purpose-prepared roads inside the stadium complex.

The result combines characteristics of a permanent circuit with the visual confinement and limited margins of a street venue. Miami is also much faster than traditional street circuits such as Monaco. Drivers encounter several long full-throttle sections and can approach approximately 320 km/h before the major braking zones.

The first sector is dominated by fast, flowing corners. The middle of the lap becomes progressively more technical before the circuit reaches the exceptionally slow and narrow Turn 14-15 sequence.

That contrast means teams cannot optimise the car for one type of corner alone.

Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Grand Prix

The Miami International Autodrome runs directly around the Hard Rock Stadium campus in Miami Gardens rather than through downtown Miami.

The stadium is best known as the home of the Miami Dolphins but the complex also hosts major international sporting and entertainment events.

During Formula 1 weekend, the surrounding area is transformed into an extensive race campus containing grandstands, hospitality areas, concerts and fan zones.

The location gives the Miami Grand Prix a visual identity very different from both Formula 1’s traditional permanent circuits and genuine downtown street races.

The temporary nature of the track also means much of the Formula 1 infrastructure must be assembled specifically for the race and removed afterwards so that the wider stadium campus can resume its other activities.

A lap of the Miami Formula 1 circuit

Start-finish straight and Turn 1

The lap begins beside the main pit complex before the cars accelerate towards the first significant braking zone.

Turn 1 is a left-hander and provides an overtaking opportunity, particularly at the start or when a driver has remained close through the final corner.

The braking zone is relatively short compared with Turn 11 or Turn 17, so completing a move often requires a decisive commitment.

A driver who runs too deep risks compromising the rapid direction changes immediately afterwards.

Turns 2 to 5: the fast opening sector

After Turn 1, Miami develops into a much faster sequence.

The cars change direction repeatedly as the driver tries to maintain momentum while staying close to the kerbs.

This section rewards an accurate front axle and a predictable aerodynamic platform. A small error at the beginning of the sequence can force the driver away from the ideal line for several corners.

Running offline can also result in a noticeable reduction in grip because the cleanest and most heavily rubbered section of asphalt is concentrated around the racing line.

Turns 6, 7 and 8

Turns 6 to 8 form a long multi-apex left-hand sequence and represent one of Miami’s most important tyre-management areas.

The front-right tyre remains under sustained load as the driver attempts to carry speed through the extended corner.

The sequence is particularly demanding during a race stint because excessive understeer can rapidly raise tyre temperatures.

The exit from Turn 8 is also crucial because it begins a long acceleration zone towards Turn 11.

A driver who loses traction or runs wide can lose speed for much of the following straight.

The run to Turn 11

Formula 1 cars accelerate for an extended period after Turn 8, making aerodynamic efficiency and electrical energy deployment important.

Under the 2026 regulations, this section is one of Miami’s Straight Mode zones, allowing the front and rear active aerodynamic elements to adopt their lower-drag configuration.

The long acceleration phase also gives a following driver time to build speed before one of the circuit’s strongest overtaking opportunities.

Turn 11

Turn 11 is a major braking zone where drivers shed a large amount of speed before entering the circuit’s technical middle section.

The inside line provides an obvious overtaking opportunity, but a driver who brakes too late may struggle to rotate the car and become vulnerable on the exit.

Front-wheel locking is another risk because the braking event comes after a long period at high speed.

Turns 12 and 13

After Turn 11, the circuit changes character completely.

Turns 12 and 13 are considerably slower and require mechanical grip rather than the aerodynamic confidence needed earlier in the lap.

Drivers need to position the car carefully because the road begins to rise towards the unusual Turn 14-15 chicane.

Turns 14 and 15: Miami’s unusual uphill chicane

Turns 14 and 15 form one of the slowest and most distinctive sequences on the Formula 1 calendar.

The approach climbs uphill before the track crests through the chicane and then drops away on the exit.

The geometry is partly dictated by the stadium complex and surrounding road infrastructure, including nearby flyovers.

Drivers must slow dramatically and attack the kerbs carefully. Too much aggression can unsettle the car, while a cautious approach costs significant lap time.

The narrow walls and low speed give this part of Miami more of a traditional street-circuit feel than the faster sections elsewhere.

Turn 16 and the long straight

Turn 16 is crucial because it leads onto another extended full-throttle section.

Rear traction becomes a major priority. Wheelspin at the exit can cost speed for hundreds of metres afterwards.

Teams also need efficient aerodynamic performance because the cars spend a significant amount of time at high speed before reaching Turn 17.

Under the 2026 active-aerodynamics system, this is another Straight Mode section.

Turn 17

Turn 17 is arguably the strongest conventional overtaking opportunity on the Miami circuit.

Drivers arrive at high speed and brake heavily for the slow left-hand corner.

A following car can use the slipstream before attempting an inside move, while a driver who brakes too late may run deep and allow a rival to switch back.

The corner has repeatedly produced side-by-side racing and contact during Miami Grand Prix weekends.

Turns 18 and 19

The final two corners complete the lap and return the cars towards the start-finish straight.

Drivers need a clean exit from Turn 19 to maximise speed towards Turn 1.

Under the 2026 regulations, Miami’s Overtake Mode detection point is situated towards the end of the lap, allowing an eligible following driver to use additional electrical energy on the run towards the opening corner.

Miami setup and technical demands

Miami presents teams with a difficult aerodynamic compromise because its three long straight-line sections reward low drag while several medium- and high-speed corners still require substantial downforce.

A car configured with too much wing can be competitive through the first sector but vulnerable on the straights. Reducing downforce too aggressively creates the opposite problem by making the car difficult to control through the flowing sections.

Aerodynamic efficiency is therefore particularly valuable.

The front end needs enough authority through Turns 2 to 8, where understeer can cost time across several linked corners rather than at a single apex.

Rear traction is equally important. Turns 8 and 16 both lead onto long acceleration zones, meaning poor traction is amplified all the way down the following straight.

The technical section between Turns 11 and 16 requires mechanical grip and good low-speed rotation. This creates another compromise because suspension settings that support the car aggressively through the faster corners may make it more difficult to ride kerbs and generate traction at low speed.

Brake performance is a major factor at Miami. Turns 11 and 17 follow long straights and demand heavy deceleration, placing energy through the braking system while also providing two of the race’s best overtaking opportunities.

Cooling requirements can become particularly important because of Florida’s high ambient temperatures. Teams must manage the power unit, electrical systems, brakes and cockpit while avoiding unnecessary aerodynamic losses from enlarged cooling openings.

Explore our Ferrari technical analysis archive for detailed coverage of Ferrari’s aerodynamic configuration, power-unit deployment, suspension, cooling and tyre behaviour during future Miami Grand Prix weekends.

Active aerodynamics and overtaking in Miami

The 2026 Formula 1 regulations replaced the traditional DRS system used during Miami’s first four editions.

Cars now use active front and rear aerodynamic elements that switch into a lower-drag Straight Mode on designated parts of the circuit. At Miami in 2026, Straight Mode could be used after Turn 8 towards Turn 11, between Turns 16 and 17 and along the start-finish straight towards Turn 1.

Unlike DRS, Straight Mode is not restricted only to a driver who is within one second of another car. It is part of the normal aerodynamic operation of the 2026 cars in appropriate dry conditions.

The attacking aid is instead provided by Overtake Mode. A driver meeting the required proximity condition can gain access to an additional electrical-energy profile.

Miami’s Overtake Mode detection point is positioned late in the lap, allowing the following driver to use the extra energy on the start-finish straight.

The layout remains naturally conducive to overtaking because both Turn 11 and Turn 17 follow long acceleration zones and require heavy braking.

Heat and cooling at the Miami Grand Prix

South Florida’s climate is one of the defining challenges of the Miami Grand Prix.

Warm ambient temperatures increase the amount of heat generated and retained by the power unit, electrical systems and brakes. Teams may need to open additional cooling areas in the bodywork, but doing so can increase aerodynamic drag or disturb airflow around the rear of the car.

Drivers also experience significant cockpit temperatures. The combination of physical exertion, humidity and limited airflow can make the race demanding even when conditions are dry.

Tyres are affected as well. A hot track can push surface temperatures beyond their ideal operating range, particularly when a driver is following another car or sliding through the slower corners.

Teams therefore need to balance outright pace with thermal management throughout longer race stints.

Rain and thunderstorms in Miami

Miami’s subtropical climate means heavy rain can develop quickly even after dry running earlier in the weekend.

Short but intense thunderstorms can produce standing water, reduced visibility and rapidly changing grip.

The 2025 Sprint provided a dramatic example when wet conditions delayed proceedings and created a complicated tyre decision. Weather again became a major consideration in 2026. With severe rain forecast later on Sunday, Formula 1 moved the Grand Prix start forward by three hours.

The race remained predominantly dry, but the extraordinary schedule change demonstrated how seriously organisers treat the possibility of severe Florida storms.

Future Miami weekends therefore require teams to prepare not only for extreme heat but also for sudden wet-weather conditions.

Tyres at the Miami Grand Prix

Miami’s tyres experience several very different types of load within a single lap.

The fast opening sector generates lateral energy, while the long Turns 6 to 8 sequence places particular stress on the front-right tyre.

The slower middle section creates a greater demand for traction and can overheat the rear tyres if the driver repeatedly produces wheelspin. Track temperature is another major factor. Strong Florida sunshine can raise asphalt temperatures substantially, increasing thermal degradation even when mechanical wear remains manageable. Drivers also need to consider the importance of the two long acceleration zones. A tyre that provides strong traction from Turns 8 and 16 can deliver a lap-time advantage far beyond the corner itself.

Conversely, overheating the tyres in the technical section can reduce grip before the car reaches the faster parts of the circuit.

Strategy at the Miami Grand Prix

Dry Miami Grands Prix frequently make a one-stop strategy attractive, but the circuit has enough Safety Car potential and weather uncertainty to prevent teams from relying on a single predetermined plan.

Track position matters because a driver caught behind another car can lose front grip through the fast corners.

However, the long straights and heavy braking zones mean overtaking remains more realistic than at many street circuits. This gives strategists greater freedom to consider tyre life and clean air rather than protecting position at all costs.

A Safety Car can transform the race because it substantially reduces the time lost during a pit stop. The 2024 Miami Grand Prix famously demonstrated the effect when the timing of a Safety Car helped Lando Norris gain track position before he converted the opportunity into his first Formula 1 victory.

Virtual Safety Cars can have a similar, although smaller, strategic impact.

Weather adds another potential layer. A sudden rain shower can force teams to choose between remaining on slick tyres and switching to intermediates, while the high track temperatures can cause the circuit to dry quickly after a short storm.

Why qualifying matters in Miami

Miami provides real passing opportunities, but qualifying remains important because starting near the front reduces the amount of time a driver spends in turbulent air.

The circuit also contains several places where traffic can compromise a qualifying lap. Drivers need a clean run through the fast opening section and sufficient space before Turns 6 to 8, where catching a slower car can immediately reduce front grip. Tyre preparation is another challenge. Drivers need enough temperature for the first sector without overheating the rubber before the more technical sections later in the lap.

Interestingly, the first four Miami Grands Prix from 2022 through 2025 were all won by drivers who did not start from pole position.

Kimi Antonelli ended that sequence in 2026 by converting pole into victory.

The unusual Miami track surface

The original Miami circuit surface contained a relatively high proportion of local Florida limestone combined with granite.

The mixture was selected partly to provide durability and sufficient grip for the temporary Formula 1 circuit. Drivers nevertheless criticised aspects of the first surface during the inaugural 2022 weekend, particularly the lack of grip away from the racing line.

The circuit was therefore completely resurfaced before the 2023 Miami Grand Prix. The revised asphalt provided a more consistent surface and improved confidence when drivers moved away from the ideal line.

Even with the resurfacing, track evolution remains important because the circuit receives far less racing activity than a permanent Formula 1 venue.

Grip normally increases as Formula 1 and the support categories complete more laps and deposit rubber throughout the weekend.

History of the Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 had considered racing in the Miami area for several years before the current event became reality.

Early proposals focused on a downtown circuit, but objections and logistical challenges ultimately led organisers to pursue a different solution around Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. A large number of potential layouts were evaluated before the final configuration was selected. The Miami International Autodrome was designed specifically to meet FIA Grade 1 requirements while allowing the Hard Rock Stadium campus to continue serving its other sporting and entertainment functions.

The first Miami Grand Prix took place in May 2022.

Max Verstappen wins the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in 2022

Ferrari began Miami’s Formula 1 history from pole position, with Charles Leclerc qualifying ahead of Carlos Sainz to secure an all-Ferrari front row.

Leclerc led initially, but Max Verstappen passed Sainz at the start and later overtook Leclerc to take the lead.

A late Safety Car brought the Ferrari back within striking distance, but Verstappen resisted Leclerc and won the inaugural race.

Leclerc finished second and Sainz third, giving Ferrari two drivers on the podium despite missing out on victory.

Verstappen wins from ninth in 2023

Max Verstappen delivered one of Miami’s most impressive recovery drives in 2023.

A disrupted qualifying session left the Red Bull driver ninth on the grid, while teammate Sergio Perez started from pole.

Verstappen moved rapidly through the field using an alternative tyre strategy before passing Perez and claiming his second consecutive Miami Grand Prix victory.

Carlos Sainz led Ferrari home in fifth, while Charles Leclerc finished seventh after a difficult weekend that included crashes during practice and qualifying.

Lando Norris takes his first Formula 1 win in 2024

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix became one of the defining races of Lando Norris’ Formula 1 career.

Norris extended his opening stint and benefited when a Safety Car was deployed at an advantageous moment. He made his pit stop under the interruption and emerged with the race lead.

Once racing resumed, Norris demonstrated enough pace to pull away from Max Verstappen and claim his first Formula 1 victory. Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari, adding another Miami podium after his second place in 2022.

Leclerc had also finished second to Verstappen in the Sprint earlier in the weekend.

McLaren dominates the 2025 Grand Prix

Max Verstappen started the 2025 race from pole after setting a 1:26.204, the fastest qualifying lap recorded at the Miami International Autodrome.

However, McLaren proved significantly stronger over the race distance. Oscar Piastri won ahead of teammate Lando Norris, completing a McLaren one-two, while George Russell finished third for Mercedes.

Charles Leclerc finished seventh and Lewis Hamilton eighth for Ferrari after a difficult race in which the two drivers also became involved in team-order discussions.

Hamilton nevertheless reached the podium during the wet Sprint, finishing third behind Norris and Piastri.

Kimi Antonelli wins a dramatic 2026 race

The 2026 event was the first Miami Grand Prix held under Formula 1’s new active-aerodynamics and power-unit regulations.

Antonelli started from pole, but the race initially appeared open as several drivers took turns at the front.

Charles Leclerc briefly led for Ferrari and remained in podium contention until the closing stages.

Antonelli ultimately defeated Norris by 3.264 seconds, while Ferrari endured a frustrating finish as Leclerc spun and was later penalised.

Ferrari’s history at the Miami Grand Prix

Ferrari has been competitive at Miami on several occasions but has not yet won the Grand Prix.

The Scuderia produced its strongest overall result during the inaugural event in 2022, when Charles Leclerc took pole position and Ferrari locked out the front row before finishing second and third.

Ferrari locks out the front row in 2022

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari’s first and so far only Miami Grand Prix pole position during the inaugural weekend.

Carlos Sainz qualified alongside his teammate in second, giving the Scuderia complete control of the front row.

Max Verstappen nevertheless split the Ferraris at the start and later passed Leclerc for the lead.

Leclerc finished second and Sainz third, giving Ferrari two podium finishes but leaving the team without the victory its qualifying performance had suggested was possible.

A difficult weekend in 2023

Ferrari struggled for consistency during the second Miami Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc crashed during practice and again during qualifying, while Carlos Sainz emerged as the leading Ferrari challenger.

Sainz finished fifth after receiving a five-second penalty, with Leclerc seventh.

The result represented a significant step backwards from Ferrari’s front-row lockout and double podium the previous year.

Charles Leclerc returns Ferrari to the podium in 2024

Leclerc produced a strong Miami weekend in 2024.

He finished second behind Max Verstappen in the Sprint and then qualified on the front row for the Grand Prix. Lando Norris’ Safety Car-assisted strategy and strong race pace ultimately delivered victory for McLaren, but Leclerc finished third behind Norris and Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz crossed the line fourth but was later penalised, dropping him to fifth in the final classification.

Ferrari struggles with team orders in 2025

The 2025 Miami Grand Prix became a frustrating afternoon for Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc started eighth and Lewis Hamilton 12th. Hamilton used an alternative tyre strategy and closed on Leclerc during the race, leading to an extended discussion over whether the cars should exchange positions.

Ferrari eventually allowed Hamilton through before later reversing the order.

Leclerc finished seventh and Hamilton eighth, leaving the Scuderia well behind the dominant McLaren pair.

The Sprint had provided a better result for Hamilton, who used changing weather conditions to finish third.

Leclerc reaches the Sprint podium in 2026

Ferrari began the 2026 Miami weekend with an encouraging Sprint performance. Leclerc qualified fourth and moved into third during the opening phase, eventually finishing behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Hamilton finished seventh after battling Max Verstappen.

Ferrari fights at the front before a difficult 2026 finish

The main Grand Prix initially appeared capable of producing Ferrari’s first Miami victory.

Leclerc qualified third and moved into the lead following the chaotic opening exchanges at Turn 1. He remained in contention for a podium during much of the race and was still third during the closing stages.

However, Oscar Piastri passed the Ferrari before Leclerc spun and touched the wall. George Russell and Max Verstappen then moved ahead, and a post-race 20-second penalty for repeated track-limit infringements dropped Leclerc to eighth.

Hamilton, who had sustained damage following early contact with Franco Colapinto, finished sixth and became Ferrari’s highest classified driver.

Ferrari is still searching for its first Miami victory

Ferrari has already demonstrated that it can be competitive at the Miami International Autodrome, securing pole position, front-row starts and multiple podiums since the event joined Formula 1.

However, victory remains absent from the Scuderia’s record.

The combination of long straights, low-speed traction requirements and thermal management means Miami provides a broad test of Ferrari’s complete car package.

Miami Sprint history

Miami first joined Formula 1’s Sprint programme in 2024.

Ferrari has therefore placed a driver on the Miami Sprint podium in each of the first three Sprint editions.

Whether the event will retain Sprint status for 2027 should be confirmed once Formula 1 publishes the official Sprint calendar for the season.

Miami Grand Prix records and statistics

• First Miami Grand Prix: 2022.
• Venue: Miami International Autodrome.
• Location: Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens.
• Circuit length: 5.412 kilometres.
• Number of corners: 19.
• Number of major straights: three.
• Race laps: 57.
• Race distance: 308.326 kilometres.
• Official race lap record: Max Verstappen, 1:29.708 for Red Bull in 2023.
• Fastest qualifying lap: Max Verstappen, 1:26.204 for Red Bull in 2025.
• Most Miami Grand Prix victories: Max Verstappen, with two.
• Most pole positions: Max Verstappen, with two.
• Red Bull victories: two.
• McLaren victories: two.
• Mercedes victories: one.
• Ferrari victories: none.
• Ferrari pole positions: one.
• Ferrari Grand Prix podium finishes: three.
• Ferrari’s best Miami GP result: Charles Leclerc, second in 2022.
• First Miami Sprint: 2024.
• Ferrari Miami Sprint podiums: three.
• Most recent Miami Grand Prix winner: Kimi Antonelli in 2026.
• Most recent Sprint winner: Lando Norris in 2026.
• Current hosting agreement: through 2041.

Frequently asked questions about the Miami Grand Prix

Where is the Miami Grand Prix held?

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix takes place at the Miami International Autodrome, a temporary circuit constructed around the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, Florida.

When is the next Miami Grand Prix?

The event is set to return in 2027. Formula 1’s official ticketing platform already lists the 2027 Miami Grand Prix, but the precise race date and session timetable should be added once officially confirmed.

Is the Miami Grand Prix confirmed for 2027?

Yes. Formula 1 has a long-term agreement with the Miami Grand Prix promoter running through 2041.

Will Miami be a Sprint race in 2027?

The 2027 Sprint calendar should be confirmed separately. Miami hosted Sprint weekends in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

How long is the Miami International Autodrome?

The circuit measures 5.412 kilometres. The Grand Prix covers 57 laps and a race distance of 308.326 kilometres.

How many corners does the Miami circuit have?

The Miami International Autodrome contains 19 corners.

Is Miami a street circuit?

Formula 1 generally describes Miami as a street-style circuit. It is a temporary venue around Hard Rock Stadium rather than a conventional permanent race track, although much of its road network was designed specifically for the Grand Prix.

Why is the Miami circuit built around a stadium?

The Hard Rock Stadium complex provided enough space to create a Formula 1-standard circuit and large spectator campus without requiring a conventional downtown street race.

What are the best overtaking places in Miami?

Turns 11 and 17 are the strongest conventional overtaking opportunities because both follow long straights and feature heavy braking. Turn 1 can also produce passing, particularly at the start and after restarts.

What is unusual about Turns 14 and 15?

The tight chicane has an uphill approach, a crest through the middle and a downhill exit. It is considerably slower and narrower than most of the Miami circuit.

Why is Miami difficult for Formula 1 cars?

The circuit combines fast corners, long straights, heavy braking, slow technical sections, high temperatures and important traction zones. Teams must therefore balance downforce, drag, cooling and mechanical grip.

Why is Turn 8 important?

The long sequence through Turns 6 to 8 places substantial load on the front-right tyre. A strong Turn 8 exit is also important because it leads onto a long acceleration section towards Turn 11.

Who holds the Miami Grand Prix race lap record?

Max Verstappen holds the official race lap record with a 1:29.708 set for Red Bull during the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.

What is the fastest qualifying lap in Miami?

Max Verstappen recorded a 1:26.204 for Red Bull while taking pole position for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.

Who has won the Miami Grand Prix most often?

Max Verstappen holds the record with two victories, achieved in 2022 and 2023.

Which teams have won the Miami Grand Prix?

Red Bull won in 2022 and 2023, McLaren in 2024 and 2025, and Mercedes in 2026.

Has Ferrari won the Miami Grand Prix?

No. Ferrari’s best result is Charles Leclerc’s second place during the inaugural race in 2022.

Has Ferrari taken pole in Miami?

Yes. Charles Leclerc took pole position for Ferrari at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in 2022, with Carlos Sainz completing an all-Ferrari front row.

How many Grand Prix podiums has Ferrari achieved in Miami?

Ferrari has three Grand Prix podium finishes at the circuit: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finished second and third in 2022, while Leclerc finished third in 2024.

Who won the first Miami Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen won the inaugural race for Red Bull in 2022 ahead of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

Who won the 2024 Miami Grand Prix?

Lando Norris won for McLaren, securing the first Formula 1 victory of his career.

Who won the 2025 Miami Grand Prix?

Oscar Piastri won ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris, with George Russell finishing third.

Who won the 2026 Miami Grand Prix?

Kimi Antonelli won for Mercedes ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Why was the 2026 Miami Grand Prix start time changed?

Formula 1 brought the race forward by three hours because severe rain and thunderstorms were forecast for later in the afternoon.

Where did Ferrari finish in the 2026 Miami Grand Prix?

Lewis Hamilton finished sixth. Charles Leclerc was classified eighth after receiving a 20-second post-race penalty for repeatedly leaving the track during the final lap.

Who won the 2026 Miami Sprint?

Lando Norris won for McLaren ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc.

How long will Formula 1 race in Miami?

The current agreement keeps the Miami Grand Prix on the Formula 1 calendar through the 2041 season.

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