The Miami Grand Prix returns on May 3, 2026, marking the end of a five-week hiatus in the F1 schedule. This event takes place at the Miami International Autodrome. Teams are eager to showcase upgrades while drivers prepare for intense competition.
Key details of the Sprint weekend:
- The 2026 Miami Grand Prix features a Sprint weekend format.
- Practice 1 on Friday will last for 90 minutes instead of the usual 60 minutes.
- The Sprint race is a 100km contest held on Saturday.
- The Grand Prix itself will occur on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship heading into this race. Mercedes has dominated the season, winning all three races so far. Yet, rivals Ferrari and McLaren aim to challenge that dominance.
The points system for the Sprint awards a total of 36 points to the top eight finishers. Points are distributed as follows:
- 8 points for 1st place
- 7 points for 2nd place
- 6 points for 3rd place
- 5 points for 4th place
- 4 points for 5th place
Kim Kardashian is widely expected to make her first garage appearance of the season during this event. Fans are eager to see how her presence might influence the atmosphere.
This race comes after the calendar was reshuffled due to cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East led to these changes, impacting multiple teams and their strategies.
