Formula 1 Miami GP: schedule, times and where to watch the fourth stage of the season

By Thiago Lemos • May 1, 2026 • 5 min de leitura

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Fórmula 1 resumes its activities this weekend with the Grande Prêmio of Miami, at Estados Unidos, between the 1st and 3rd of May. The dispute takes place in the Autódromo Internacional of Miami and represents the fourth stage of the official 2026 calendar. The return takes place after a forced hiatus in April, caused by the cancellation of the races in the Bahrein and Arábia Saudita due to conflicts in the Oriente Médio. Além returns to the track, the event marks the introduction of new technical guidelines established by Federação Internacional of Automobilismo (FIA).

The championship arrives in North American territory with Kimi Antonelli in first place in the table. The Italian driver has 72 points after securing consecutive victories on the China and Japão circuits. George Russell occupies second place with 63 points, consolidating McLaren’s advantage at the start of the competition. Ferrari appears shortly after with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, which occupy third and fourth place, respectively. The climate at Flórida promises high competitiveness with the immediate application of regulatory changes approved during last month’s break.

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Cronograma full of sessions at Flórida

The event organizers defined an intense agenda that covers three days of official activities on American soil. The engines start to roar on Friday afternoon with the only free practice session available for the teams to fine-tune the cars. On the same day, the drivers return to the route to define the starting grid for the short race. Saturday will be dedicated entirely to maximum speed dynamics with the Sprint taking place and the definition of positions for Sunday.

Treino Livre 1: Sexta Friday, May 1, 1:30 p.m.
Classificação Sprint: Sexta Friday, May 1st at 6pm
Corrida Sprint: Sábado, May 2, 1pm
Classificação Oficial: Sábado, May 2, 5pm
Grande Prêmio from Miami: Domingo May 3, 5pm

Todos the times mentioned follow the official Brasília time zone to make it easier for Brazilian fans to follow. The transmission logistics were planned to cover every kilometer traveled on the asphalt around the Hard Rock Stadium. It is the first time this year that the category uses the double round format on the American continent.

Official Transmissão and streaming platforms

Screening rights on Brasil are divided between pay television channels and digital on-demand services. The Sportv3 channel will be responsible for broadcasting all the preparatory stages and the main race live. Users who prefer the virtual environment can access the signal through Globoplay. The F1TV Pro platform, an exclusive service in its own category, provides on-board cameras and real-time telemetry data to subscribers.

Globo TV also joins coverage on Saturday to show Sprint for free on a free signal. Essa strategy aims to expand audience reach in a prime time for motor sport. The national audience has shown growing interest with the presence of new talent and the leadership of Antonelli. The detailed monitoring of each lap means that the spectator does not miss any detail of the FIA’s technical innovations.

Liderança of the World Cup and team performance

Kimi Antonelli arrives at Miami with the status of the man to beat after an impeccable performance at Ásia. Ele managed to manage internal and external pressure to open a nine-point lead over Russell. McLaren demonstrates superior mechanical stability than its direct opponents in this first quarter. The English team’s engineering work had an immediate effect on the high-speed tracks.

Ferrari seeks to close the gap through Charles Leclerc, who has been the Italian team’s most consistent driver. Hamilton is still fully adapting to the car, but his 41 points keep the Brit in direct contention for the top positions. The scenario in Miami is suitable for testing, given the asphalt that tends to have low grip in the first sessions. The balance between the three main forces on the grid suggests that tire strategy will be the decisive factor in victory.

FIA’s Regras and impact on Miami’s GP

The unexpected break in April allowed the FIA to finalize adjustments to specific points in the sporting and technical regulations. Tais changes aim to increase security and promote greater financial balance among competitors. The updates officially come into effect from the first free training session this Friday on Miami. Engenheiros has been working on simulators over the past few weeks to understand how the modifications will affect aerodynamic flow.

The cancellation of the Bahrein and Arábia Saudita stages has led to a backlog of demand for practical race data. The Flórida asphalt will be the initial laboratory to validate the new theories discussed at the Paris meetings. Observadores technicians believe that some teams may suffer from the reduced adaptation time. Federação will closely monitor compliance with every detail during post-session inspections.