🇺🇸 Miami GP 2026
The Miami GP 2026 has finished — Andrea Kimi Antonelli won. Full podium and the session start times below.
Lights out is at 1:00 PM local time at Miami — that’s 17:00 UTC. That local start time is the same wherever you are; the card below converts it to your own timezone.
🏁 Miami GP 2026 result
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won the Miami GP 2026 at Miami International Autodrome — round 4 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Lando Norris finished second and Oscar Piastri third.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Time / gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:33:19.273 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +3.264 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +27.092 |
Fastest lap: Lando Norris — 1:31.869.
🏎️ Miami GP 2026 starting grid
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) starts the Miami GP 2026 from pole position, ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. This is the confirmed starting grid, after any qualifying penalties were applied.
| Grid | Driver | Team | Best qualifying lap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:27.798 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:27.964 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:28.143 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:28.183 |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:28.197 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:28.319 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:28.500 |
| 8 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:28.762 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 1:28.810 |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 1:29.439 |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | RB F1 Team | 1:29.499 |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:29.567 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:29.568 |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:29.772 |
| 15 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:29.946 |
| 16 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:30.133 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:31.098 |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:31.164 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:31.629 |
| 20 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:31.967 |
| 21 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:33.737 |
| 22 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | — |
Full Miami GP weekend schedule
| Session | Day & date (UTC) | Start (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | Fri, May 1 | |
| Sprint Qualifying | Fri, May 1 | |
| Sprint | Sat, May 2 | |
| Qualifying | Sat, May 2 | |
| Race | Sun, May 3 |
Every session — practice, qualifying, sprint and the race — shown in your local timezone. Times update automatically if the schedule changes.
When was the Miami GP?
The Miami GP is round 4 of the 2026 Formula 1 season, held at Miami International Autodrome in United States. Lights out was Sunday, May 3 at 17:00 UTC. The card above shows that start time converted to your local timezone.
What time is the Miami GP around the world?
Lights out is at . That puts the Miami GP start at (US Eastern / ET, New York) for North American fans, in the UK and Ireland (London & Dublin), and in eastern Australia (Sydney & Melbourne) the next day. Full conversion across major regions and cities:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
Session start times verified against the official F1 timetable on October 6, 2026. Times can change — this page reflects the last verified schedule and updates automatically when it does.
What time does the Miami GP finish?
The Miami GP was scheduled to finish at approximately — about two hours after the start. F1 races run to the lesser of 305 km or two hours of racing, so most last around 1h45–2h of green-flag running; a red flag or repeated safety cars can push the finish later, and the FIA caps total race time at three hours (how long is an F1 race?). How many stops it takes to get there comes down to the soft, medium and hard tyre compounds and how fast they wear. In the UK and Ireland that is roughly , and on the US East Coast about . Treat it as a planning estimate — take the exact start time above and add roughly two hours.
Qualifying converts the same way — set your alarm for in the UK:
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | (next day) |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | (next day) |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
| Region | Local start time |
|---|---|
| US PacificLos Angeles | |
| US CentralChicago & Austin | |
| US EasternNew York | |
| MexicoMexico City | |
| Brazil (Brasília)São Paulo | |
| ArgentinaBuenos Aires | |
| UK & IrelandLondon & Dublin | |
| Central EuropeParis & Berlin | |
| Gulf (UAE)Dubai & Abu Dhabi | |
| IndiaMumbai & New Delhi | |
| SingaporeKuala Lumpur & Manila | (next day) |
| JapanTokyo | (next day) |
| Eastern AustraliaSydney & Melbourne | (next day) |
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Miami GP?
F1 Fantasy players need the same thing this page does best — a time, in your own timezone. Your team locks at the start of the Sprint for the Miami GP, later than a normal weekend because it is a sprint round:
F1 Fantasy lock deadline: Sprint start — (UTC). This is a sprint weekend, so your team locks at the Sprint start — later than a normal weekend, after FP1 and Sprint Qualifying. See every round’s F1 Fantasy deadline →
Derived from this round’s Sprint start time above, so it always matches the schedule. For every round’s deadline in your timezone with a live countdown, see the F1 Fantasy deadline tracker.
About Miami International Autodrome
The Miami GP is run over 57 laps of the 5.412 km Miami International Autodrome — a temporary circuit laid out around the Hard Rock Stadium complex. The venue first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 2022.
- Circuit length: 5.412 km
- Race distance: 57 laps
- First World Championship race here: 2022
- Race lap record: 1:29.708, Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in 2023
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Miami International Autodrome is 1:29.708, set by Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) during the 2023 Grand Prix. Only laps set in the race itself count, so faster qualifying laps don’t — see every circuit’s mark on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Full Miami International Autodrome circuit guide — length, race distance & every recent winner →
2025: Oscar Piastri (McLaren) won. Full 2025 Miami GP result
Who won the last Miami GP? Recent winners at Miami International Autodrome
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Miami International Autodrome in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 2 times in the last 4 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 4 runnings at Miami International Autodrome:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
Miami GP practice, qualifying & sprint times
A Grand Prix weekend is more than race day. The Miami GP runs 4 timed sessions before lights out, listed here in UTC — the table above shows each one in your own timezone:
- Free Practice 1: Friday, May 1 at 16:00 UTC
- Sprint Qualifying: Friday, May 1 at 20:30 UTC
- Sprint: Saturday, May 2 at 16:00 UTC
- Qualifying: Saturday, May 2 at 20:00 UTC
Qualifying for the Miami GP sets the grid on Saturday, May 2 at 20:00 UTC. The sprint race runs on Saturday, May 2 at 16:00 UTC. Open this page on race weekend and every time shown updates to wherever you are in the world.
The Miami GP is one of 2026’s sprint weekends — see all 2026 F1 sprint races and how the F1 points system works.
How to watch the Miami GP live
In the US the Miami GP is live on Apple TV, which became the exclusive home of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026 with every session live. In the UK it’s on Sky Sports F1, with free highlights on Channel 4; and worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it’s available. Major viewer markets:
| Viewer market | Where to watch |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Apple TV (exclusive from 2026 — every session live; all practice sessions and select races free in the Apple TV app) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Sky Sports F1 (every session live)Free-to-air: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | TSN / RDS (French); stream via TSN+ |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Fox Sports / Foxtel; stream via Kayo SportsFree-to-air: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP) |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Globo — sportv and GloboPlay (every session live)Free-to-air: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Grupo Televisa — Sky Sports channels via Sky and Izzi (every session live)Free-to-air: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican GP) |
| 🇫🇷 France | Canal+ |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Sky DeutschlandFree-to-air: RTL (free-to-air for select races) |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Sky ItaliaFree-to-air: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights) |
| 🌍 Worldwide | F1 TV Pro (official live stream of every session, where available) |
For subscription costs, free trials and how to watch F1 free in every market, see the full 2026 F1 TV & streaming guide.
Broadcast details can change — confirm with your provider before lights out. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
Watch the Miami GP back — highlights & replays
Missed it? Official Miami GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. Full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered.
Free-to-air catch-up and highlights in your country:
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Channel 4 (free-to-air highlights; live coverage of the British GP)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: Network 10 (free-to-air for the Australian GP)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil: TV Globo (free-to-air) — 15 Grands Prix live and on delay
- 🇲🇽 Mexico: Canal 5 (free-to-air for the Mexican GP)
- 🇩🇪 Germany: RTL (free-to-air for select races)
- 🇮🇹 Italy: TV8 (free-to-air for select races/highlights)
Highlights and replay availability vary by region and can change; only official Formula 1 and licensed broadcaster sources are listed. Unofficial; not affiliated with Formula 1 or any broadcaster.
Common questions about the Miami GP
What time does the Miami GP start?
Lights out for the Miami GP is at 17:00 UTC on Sunday, May 3. That is 1:00 PM EDT in the US (Eastern), 6:00 PM BST in the UK and Ireland, and 3:00 AM AEST in eastern Australia the following day. The card at the top converts it to your own timezone automatically.
What day is the Miami GP?
The Miami GP falls on a different calendar day depending on where you watch: Sunday in US Pacific and US Eastern; Monday in Japan and Eastern Australia. It happens at the same instant everywhere — set your reminder for the local day shown in the card and table above.
Is the Miami GP the only F1 race in the United States in 2026?
No — the United States hosts three F1 races in 2026: the Miami GP, the United States GP in Austin and the Las Vegas GP. This page covers the Miami GP.
What time does the Miami GP finish?
The Miami GP was scheduled to finish about two hours after the 17:00 UTC start — roughly 19:00 UTC. Most F1 races last around 1h45–2h, but safety cars or a red flag can extend it, up to a three-hour maximum.
What time is the Miami GP in the US?
In the US the Miami GP starts at 1:00 PM EDT on the East Coast (Eastern) and 10:00 AM PDT on the West Coast (Pacific). It is shown live on Apple TV, the exclusive US home of Formula 1 from 2026.
Where is the Miami GP held?
The Miami GP is held at Miami International Autodrome, United States — round 4 of the 2026 Formula 1 season. It is run over 57 laps of the 5.412 km circuit.
Is the Miami GP a sprint weekend?
Yes — the Miami GP is a sprint weekend. It adds a short Saturday sprint race and a separate sprint qualifying session to the schedule, on top of Sunday's Grand Prix.
What channel is the Miami GP on?
In the US the Miami GP is live on Apple TV; in the UK it is on Sky Sports F1, with free-to-air highlights on Channel 4. Worldwide, F1 TV Pro streams every session where it is available.
Where can I watch the Miami GP highlights?
Official Miami GP highlights are posted free on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and at formula1.com/video within a few hours of the chequered flag. In some countries a free-to-air broadcaster also airs a highlights show — for example Channel 4 in the UK and TV8 in Italy.
Can I watch the Miami GP full race back on replay?
Yes — full-race replays and every session on demand are available to F1 TV Pro subscribers wherever F1 TV is offered. Free official highlights (not the full race) go up on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and formula1.com/video shortly after the race.
Who won the Miami GP?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won the Miami GP 2026, ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The full podium and finishing order are shown above.
When does F1 Fantasy lock for the Miami GP?
Your F1 Fantasy team locks for the Miami GP at the start of the Sprint — 16:00 UTC on Saturday, May 2. That is 12:00 PM EDT in the US (Eastern), 5:00 PM BST in the UK and Ireland, and 2:00 AM AEST in eastern Australia. This is a sprint weekend, so the deadline is the Sprint start — later than a normal weekend, after FP1 and Sprint Qualifying.
What is the lap record at Miami International Autodrome?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Miami International Autodrome is 1:29.708, set by Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) in 2023. Only laps set during the Grand Prix itself count toward the record, so quicker qualifying laps do not.
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