Formula 1 returns this weekend after a month-long break with the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, from May 1st to 3rd.
As the fourth round of the championship, the race at the Miami International Autodrome promises a weekend of high-stakes competition as title leader Kimi Antonelli looks to seal his third consecutive win, while Mercedes teammate George Russell bids to reclaim the top spot.
The schedule for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix features the high-intensity Sprint format, ensuring that the action begins in earnest from the moment the cars roll out of the pits on Friday at 12:30 ET for Free Practice.
Following the initial familiarization, the focus shifts immediately to Sprint Qualifying later in the day at 16:30 ET, where drivers will fight for the best possible grid position for the upcoming short-format race.
Saturday serves as the centerpiece for the Sprint Race which will get underway at 12:00 ET as a standalone challenge that offers critical championship points for the top finishers.
As the dust settles on the short 19-lap contest, the intensity ramps up even further with the main qualifying session held later in the evening at 16:00 ET.
Sunday marks the climax, with the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix kicking off at 16:00 local time for a 57-lap 120-minute showdown covering 308.484km.
For viewers seeking where to watch the race, global coverage spans premium platforms: In the UK, Sky Sports F1 delivers live sessions with expert commentary, while US audiences can tune in on Apple TV’s dedicated F1 channel, ensuring no fan misses the action.
F1 TV Pro offers streaming worldwide in eligible regions, complete with onboard cameras and data overlays, making it indispensable for dissecting the 2026 Miami GP session times in real-time.
2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix schedule
| Date | Session | Local time (ET) | UK time (BST) | Pacific time (PT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday May 01 | Practice 1 | 12:30 – 13:30 | 17:30 – 18:30 | 09:30 – 10:30 |
| Friday May 01 | Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 – 17:14 | 21:30 – 22:14 | 13:30 – 14:14 |
| Saturday May 02 | Sprint Race | 12:00 – 12:30 | 17:00 – 17:30 | 09:00 – 09:30 |
| Saturday May 02 | Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 | 21:00 – 22:00 | 13:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday May 03 | Race | 16:00 – 18:00 | 21:00 – 23:00 | 13:00 – 15:00 |
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