All the information you need to know heading into this weekends race in Miami
A Sunshine Sprint Weekend
Formula One is back this weekend in sunny Miami. This is F1’s first race in the US this season and the second sprint weekend so far. Miami may still be relatively new to the F1 calendar but it is still familiar to fans due to it’s unique positioning wrapping around a professional NFL stadium. What is brand new for the Miami Grand Prix this season is that it is the first time this circuit will hold a Sprint weekend. It will be interesting to see how teams adapt for Sprint qualifying and the Sprint race at this track. Will there be any surprises this year in South Florida as rubber hits the track? Only way to find out is to tune in and here’s how you can.
When is the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix?
This year’s Miami Grand Prix takes place from Friday May 3 – Sunday May 5. It is the first out of three stops to the United States on the F1 calendar. Friday’s lone practice session kicks off at lunchtime, followed by sprint qualifying in the afternoon. The sprint event unfolds on Saturday at midday, leading up to the grand prix qualifying session at 4pm later that day. Finally, the main race on Sunday will begin at 4pm.
Below are the days and times for each session.
Friday May 3
- Free Practice 1: 12:30pm – 1:30pm ET
- Sprint Qualifying: 4:30pm ET
Saturday May 4
- Sprint Race: 12:00pm ET
- Qualifying: 4:00pm ET
Sunday May 5
- Main Race: 4:00pm ET
Where is the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix Taking Place?
The 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix is taking place in Miami Gardens, Florida USA at the Miami International Autodrome. Interesting enough, the circuit is also on the same grounds as Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Additionally, the track is 3.363 miles long and features 19 corners with an average speed topping up around 140 mph.
Where can I watch the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix?
As usual, all the F1 action this season can be viewed in the U.S. on ESPN and its various platforms such as ESPN2 or ABC. The Sprint race and main qualifying will air on ESPN and the main race will be broadcasted on ABC. In the U.K., the sessions can be viewed through Sky Sports.
Where can I stream the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix?
Streaming is available live and on demand in the U.S. through ESPN+. In the U.K., you can stream with Sky Sports F1 NOW. Depending on your region, live streaming of all sessions can seen through DAZN or F1 TV.
Predictions
Finally, on to the predictions. First, for Sprint qualifying I have the top 3 positions as follows, Sergio Perez third, Charles Leclerc second and Max Verstappen first. Then, for the Sprint race I have Perez overtaking Leclerc for second putting the Red Bulls at 1-2 with Verstappen leading the way and Leclerc’s Ferrari in third. When the drivers shift their focus to the main part of the weekend, I expect a slight difference in the results. In main qualifying, I have have Lando Norris claiming the third spot on the grid, the Mexican Red Bull driver in Second and the Dutch Red Bull teammate in first. Lastly, the three podium spots at the checkered flag on race day will be Carlos Sainz reaching third and the top two staying the same with Perez at second place and Verstappen as the race winner.
That wraps it up for the 2024 F1 Miami Grand Prix preview. Will you be tuning in for all five sessions? Do you agree with my predictions? What do you think will happen this weekend? Either way, let’s enjoy a weekend filled with F1 racing in Miami!
