The Miami Grand Prix marks a return to action on May 3, 2026, after a five-week hiatus in the F1 schedule, with teams eager to showcase upgrades and drivers recharged for competition.
This event will follow a Sprint weekend format, which includes several key components. The structure consists of a single practice session, Sprint Qualifying, a Sprint race, and Grand Prix Qualifying.
Key components of the Sprint weekend:
- Practice 1 on Friday will last for 90 minutes, extending the usual duration.
- The Sprint race is a 100km contest held on Saturday.
- The Grand Prix itself will take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship heading into this event, while Mercedes has dominated the season thus far by winning all three races. Their performance will face challenges from rivals Ferrari and McLaren.
The points system for the Sprint awards up to 36 points to the top eight finishers. The distribution is as follows: 8 points for first place, 7 points for second place, and so forth down to 1 point for eighth place.
In addition to racing action, celebrity appearances are anticipated; Kim Kardashian is widely expected to make her first garage/paddock appearance of the season.
This Grand Prix comes after adjustments in the calendar due to cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid ongoing regional conflicts. The anticipation surrounding this event reflects both competitive and entertainment aspects of Formula 1.
