The Miami GP is held at the Miami International Autodrome, a street circuit built around the iconic Hard Rock Stadium, better known as the home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Added to the Formula 1 calendar starting in 2022, this track brings the top motorsport category to the heart of Florida, offering a unique combination of sport, entertainment, and American lifestyle. The Miami GP represents the fourth round of the 2026 calendar and will take place on the weekend of May 3rd, promising strong emotions on one of the most scenic and media-heavy stages of the entire championship.
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Characteristics of the Miami circuit in Florida
The Miami track measures 5.412 km and features 19 corners, alternating high-speed sections with technical and slow sections. Although it is a temporary circuit, designed to fit the layout of the sports complex, it offers wide spaces and several overtaking points, often making the races unpredictable. Long straights are interrupted by tight chicanes and right-angle corners, which put brakes and traction to the test, especially in the final stages of the race.
One of the most iconic sections is the long back straight that ends with heavy braking at Turn 17, a perfect spot to attempt an overtake. The sector between Turn 11 and Turn 16 is particularly technical, where the cars must face a narrow and winding sequence that highlights agility and precision. The relatively new asphalt tends to improve lap after lap, influencing strategy and setups.
Miami International Autodrome – Technical Sheet
- Circuit: Miami International Autodrome
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
- Race laps: 57
- Track length: 5.412 km
- Total race distance: 308.3 km
- Lap record: 1:29.708 – Max Verstappen (Red Bull, 2023)
- 2024 Pole position: 1:27.953 – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2024 Race winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2025 Pole position: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2025 Race winner: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Miami and F1: a recent history already full of spectacle
Since its introduction, the Miami GP has established itself as one of the most glamorous events on the calendar. Celebrities, side events, and a high-impact setting have made the American round an unmissable appointment for fans and beyond. The track has been able to offer balanced races, with spectacular overtakes and unpredictable strategies, thanks to safety cars and track evolution during the weekend.
In 2022, the first edition saw Max Verstappen prevail over Charles Leclerc after a decisive comeback, taking advantage of better tire management and the straight-line superiority of his car. The duel between Red Bull and Ferrari was repeated in 2023, but once again it was the Dutch champion who came out on top, demonstrating great consistency even in traffic and tire degradation conditions.
In 2024, Verstappen almost completed his personal hat-trick in Miami, but he was beaten by Lando Norris, who achieved his first career victory and also the start of McLaren’s great advance. In fact, it was from the American event that the British team brought a first update package that allowed it to begin its comeback in the fight for the constructors’ title.
On Board F1 with Max Verstappen’s Pole Lap | Miami Grand Prix
