Formula 1 is back after the enforced spring break, with the Miami Grand Prix taking centre stage this weekend. The race marks the second sprint event of the 2026 season. Following the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing Gulf conflict, F1 was absent throughout April. However, behind the scenes, teams have been working tirelessly to close the gap on Mercedes. Additionally, F1 and the FIA have agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations, which will debut in Miami.
Last Race Recap: Japan Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the last race in Japan, benefiting from a well-timed safety car. The 19-year-old Italian now leads the World Championship by nine points over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who finished a frustrated fourth at Suzuka. Reigning world champions McLaren returned to the podium with Oscar Piastri's second-place finish, while Charles Leclerc secured third for Ferrari. After the race, four-time world champion Max Verstappen revealed he is considering quitting the sport at the end of the season.
When is the Miami Grand Prix?
All times are BST. The race takes place on Sunday, 3 May 2026, starting at 6:00 PM BST.
How to Watch the Miami Grand Prix Online and on TV
In the United Kingdom, the Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Sky's coverage of Sunday's race begins at 4:30 PM BST. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch via the Sky Go app. Non-Sky customers can purchase a NOWTV Day Pass to stream the race without a subscription. In the United States, every practice, qualifying, and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. A seven-day free trial is available for new users. For those travelling abroad, a VPN may be required to unblock streaming apps.
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
2026 F1 Race Calendar
Round 4 - Miami (sprint weekend) - Miami International Autodrome, Hard Rock Stadium - 1-3 May
Round 5 - Canada (sprint weekend) - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal - 22-24 May
Round 6 - Monaco - Circuit de Monaco - 5-7 June
Round 7 - Spain (Barcelona) - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - 12-14 June
Round 8 - Austria - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg - 26-28 June
Round 9 - Great Britain (sprint weekend) - Silverstone Circuit - 3-5 July
Round 10 - Belgium - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - 17-19 July
Round 11 - Hungary - Hungaroring, Budapest - 24-26 July
Round 12 - Netherlands (sprint weekend) - Circuit Zandvoort - 21-23 August
Round 13 - Italy - Monza Circuit - 4-6 September
Round 14 - Spain (Madrid) - Circuito de Madring - 11-13 September
Round 15 - Azerbaijan - Baku City Circuit - 24-26 September (Saturday race)
Round 16 - Singapore (sprint weekend) - Marina Bay Street Circuit - 9-11 October
Round 17 - United States - Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 23-25 October
Round 18 - Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 30 October-1 November
Round 19 - Brazil - Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 6-8 November
Round 20 - Las Vegas - Las Vegas Street Circuit - 19-21 November
Round 21 - Qatar - Lusail International Circuit - 27-29 November
Round 22 - Abu Dhabi - Yas Marina Circuit - 4-6 December
