Formula 1 is back after more than a month off, with a sprint weekend in Miami as the 2026 season resumes.
Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ championship after back-to-back wins in China and Japan, nine points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
Mercedes has won each of the three opening races so far, but rule changes and a five-week break could change the standings as all teams bring upgrades to Miami.
Ferrari and McLaren will hope to close the gap on Mercedes as Lando Norris returns to the track where he won his first Grand Prix in 2024.
Oscar Piastri almost stopped Mercedes’ winning streak in Japan last time out, but the timing of the safety car was disappointing. At the same time, the fast-starting Ferraris should also feature at the front of the field, giving Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton another chance at a podium finish.
Max Verstappen is only ninth in the standings and recently revealed that he is considering his future in F1, so it will be interesting to see what he thinks of the power unit rule changes and whether he is still serious about his threat to quit.
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The Miami Grand Prix is a unique experience. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the past few years!
Because it is a sprint event, we jump straight into sprint qualifying on Friday night and only have one practice session before competing in Miami for the rest of the weekend.
Due to the five-week gap since the last race, Friday’s practice session has been extended to 90 minutes rather than the usual hour and will start at 5pm UK time.
Miami GP Track – Miami International Speedway
Miami has joined the F1 calendar in 2022 and the track layout offers plenty of good opportunities for overtaking, with turns 11 and 17 moving at the end of the long straight.
Because it is a street circuit, the walls are close and mistakes are punished. But to increase your speed, you have to face barriers.
Miami GP weather forecast
The weather in Miami is currently expected to be dry and hot, with no rain expected for the sprint weekend races. Temperatures will be around 28C over the three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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2025 Miami Grand Prix Highlights
Miami GP 2026 Date, UK Start Time and Live Schedule on Sky Sports F1
Thursday, April 30
7 p.m.: Driver press conference
10pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday May 1st
2:25 PM: F2 practice
4.30pm: Miami GP Practice 1 (session starts 5pm)*
7.25pm: F2 qualifying
8:10 PM: Team leader press conference
8:40 p.m.: Miami GP sprint qualifying (session starts at 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday May 2nd
2:55 PM: F2 Sprint
4pm: Miami GP sprint build-up
5 p.m.: Miami GP Sprint
6:30 PM: Ted’s sprint notes
8pm: Preparing for Miami GP Qualifying*
9pm: Miami GP Qualifying*
11 PM: Ted’s Qualifying Note*
Sunday, May 3
5:25 PM: F2 Feature Race
7pm: Build-up to the Miami GP: Grand Prix Sunday*
9 p.m.: Miami Grand Prix*
11pm: Miami GP reaction: checkered flag*
12:00 AM: Ted’s Note*
*Applies to Sky Sports main event as well
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Here is your paddock pass for the Miami Grand Prix. Take a tour of the team clubhouse with Rachel Brooks!
How to watch or stream the Miami Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Do you have sky?
TV: Sky customers will be able to watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday afternoon. The Miami Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, May 3rd at 9pm.
App: Sky customers can also watch: Sky Sports App – You have the option to ride with any driver!
No Sky?
brook: If you’re not a Sky customer, you can: Stream the action with NOW Day or a monthly pass that can be canceled at any time.
Live Blog: Anyone on the go can watch live coverage of the race weekend via: Blog dedicated to F1
Free highlights: Watch F1 highlights immediately after the checkered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch Miami GP with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app.
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 7pm to get ready before lights out at 9pm on game day.
- Tap on Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channels.
- Log in with your Sky ID. (*You only need to do this once.)
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Formula 1 will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 from May 1-3 with the Miami Grand Prix the second sprint weekend of the season. Stream Sky Sports NOW – No Commitment, Cancel Anytime
