5 Things to Know About the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix Race —Including its New Start Time

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Above: Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg speeds through the seventh turn during Qualifying round for Sunday’s Grand Prix race.

The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend has been full of surprises, including a last-minute change to the start time. Because of heavy rain forecasted for Sunday afternoon, the start time for the race has been moved up from 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. Here’s what else to expect.

The Grid for the Grand Prix Has Been Finalized

The 11 teams that make up Formula 1’s 2026 lineup spent two days battling in practice and Sprint races as well as competing in the Grand Prix Qualifying round. The grid (who starts in what position) is set for Sunday’s Grand Prix race, which airs at 1 p.m. on Apple TV. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli will start in pole position, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will start in 2nd position, and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start in 3rd position.

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.Mario Renzi - Formula 1 - Getty Images

It’s the First Race After Midseason Rule Changes

This is the first Grand Prix race weekend after Formula 1 made midseason changes to its rules to address driver and team complaints about how their new hybrid power systems (50 percent electric and 50 percent internal combustion) were regulated. Quick take: The racing seems to have improved after the new tweaks, with more neck-and-neck battles (including a nail-biter between Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during Saturday’s Sprint) that are a hallmark of F1 racing.