Formula 1 Returns with Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 is back this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix, marking the second sprint race of the 2026 season. After a forced spring break, teams are eager to get back on track and make up for lost time. The absence of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to ongoing conflicts in the Gulf region has created a gap in the calendar, but F1 teams have been working hard behind the scenes to close the gap on Mercedes.
In addition, F1 and the FIA have agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations. These changes are expected to bring some level of stability to the sport as teams prepare for the upcoming challenges.
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Italian driver, emerged victorious in the last race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car. He currently leads the world championship by nine points over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who finished fourth at Suzuka in a frustrating performance.
McLaren made a strong return to the podium with Oscar Piastri securing second place, while Charles Leclerc came home third for Ferrari. However, the most shocking news came from Max Verstappen, who revealed he is considering quitting the sport at the end of the season. With these developments, fans are eager to see if the rule changes introduced in Miami will make a difference.
Everything You Need to Know About the Miami Grand Prix
When is the Miami Grand Prix?
All times are BST:
- Sunday 3 May
- Race: 6pm
How Can I Watch It Online and on TV?
In the United Kingdom, the Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Sky’s coverage starts at 4:30pm (BST). Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
In the United States, every practice, qualifying, and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. You can stream Apple TV for free with Apple TV’s seven-day free trial.
If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch the Miami Grand Prix, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help.
Driver Standings Ahead of Miami GP
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 72 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 63 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 49 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 41 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 25 points
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 21 points
- Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 15 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 12 points
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 4 points
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 2 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2 points
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 1 point
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1 point
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 0 points
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 0 points
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 0 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points
Constructor Standings Ahead of Miami GP
- Mercedes – 135 points
- Ferrari – 90 points
- McLaren – 46 points
- Haas – 18 points
- Alpine – 16 points
- Red Bull – 16 points
- Racing Bulls – 14 points
- Audi – 2 points
- Williams – 2 points
- Cadillac – 0 points
- Aston Martin – 0 points
What Is the 2026 Race Calendar?
ROUND 4 – MIAMI (sprint weekend)
Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium – 1-3 MayROUND 5 – CANADA (sprint weekend)
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal – 22-24 MayROUND 6 – MONACO
Circuit de Monaco – 5-7 JuneROUND 7 – SPAIN (Barcelona)
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – 12-14 JuneROUND 8 – AUSTRIA
Red Bull Ring, Spielberg – 26-28 JuneROUND 9 – GREAT BRITAIN (sprint weekend)
Silverstone Circuit – 3-5 JulyROUND 10 – BELGIUM
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – 17-19 JulyROUND 11 – HUNGARY
Hungaroring, Budapest – 24-26 JulyROUND 12 – NETHERLANDS (sprint weekend)
Circuit Zandvoort – 21-23 AugustROUND 13 – ITALY
Monza Circuit – 4-6 SeptemberROUND 14 – SPAIN (Madrid)
Circuito de Madring – 11-13 SeptemberROUND 15 – AZERBAIJAN
Baku City Circuit – 24-26 September (Saturday race)ROUND 16 – SINGAPORE (sprint weekend)
Marina Bay Street Circuit – 9-11 OctoberROUND 17 – UNITED STATES
Circuit of the Americas, Austin – 23-25 OctoberROUND 18 – MEXICO
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City – 30 October-1 NovemberROUND 19 – BRAZIL
Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo – 6-8 NovemberROUND 20 – LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas Street Circuit – 19-21 NovemberROUND 21 – QATAR
Lusail International Circuit – 27-29 NovemberROUND 22 – ABU DHABI
Yas Marina Circuit – 4-6 December
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