The Miami Grand Prix marks a return to action on May 1, 2026, after a five-week hiatus in the F1 schedule, with teams eager to showcase upgrades and drivers recharged for the competition.
This event introduces a new Sprint weekend format, which includes several unique features. The format consists of a single practice session, Sprint Qualifying, a Sprint race, and Grand Prix Qualifying. Notably, Practice 1 will last for an extended 90 minutes instead of the usual hour.
Key details of the Sprint weekend:
- The Sprint race will cover a distance of 100 kilometers on Saturday.
- The Grand Prix itself is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
- A total of 36 points are available for the top eight finishers in the Sprint race.
Kimi Antonelli enters the Miami Grand Prix as the championship leader—a position that adds pressure and excitement. Meanwhile, Mercedes has dominated the season thus far, winning all three races. Their performance will again be tested by rivals Ferrari and McLaren, both eager to close the gap.