After an unplanned month hiatus that resulted from the FIA’s decision to cancel both the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in light of rising Middle Eastern tensions, the next GP race on the 2026 Formula 1 Calendar is in… Miami!
Taking things to an entirely side of the globe from where Grand Prix races have unfolded thus far in the 2026 season, the Miami Grand Prix will also include a sprint race for some extra action on the track. Here are all of the details for when the 2026 Miami GP will take place, how to watch the qualifying rounds and races – plus some fun info about the circuit!
For a full list of races for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Season, click here.
Overview of Details for the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 and Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes battle for track position on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
The official name of the Miami GP is the 2026 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. A few other basic details about the race and circuit include:
- Circuit Length: 5.412 km
- Number of Laps: 57
- Race Distance: 308.326 km
- Fastest Lap Time: 1:29.708 by Max Verstappen in 2023
- First Miami GP: 2022
Full Schedule for the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix & Sprint Race
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 04: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari at the Lego drivers parade prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Practice 1
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Time 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT / 9:30 – 10:30 AM PT
Sprint Qualifying
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Time: 4:30 – 5:14 PM ET / 3:30 – 4:45 PM CT / 1:30 – 2:14 PM PT
Sprint Race
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT/ 9:00 – 10:00 AM PT
Qualifying
- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET / 3:00 – 4:00 PM CT / 1:00 – 2:00 PM PT
Miami Grand Prix Race
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM PT
How to Watch the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes and the rest of the field into turn 1 at the start during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
The two official platforms for viewing all 2025 Formula 1 races are F1 TV Pro and the new Formula 1 channel on Apple TV. Fans may also be able to watch live broadcasts of the racing action on their TV networks through checking their local channel programming guides. Additionally, social media serves as a great place to go if you’re in a time crunch and just want the meme-worthy highlights of each GP race.
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