All About the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, from Top Racers to Star-Studded Parties

2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix.
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Formula 1, known as the pinnacle of motorsports, includes 24 races in the 2026 calendar. However, this year two races — the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix — were canceled earlier this season due to safety concerns in response to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

After Miami, 18 races will remain in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The bulk of the racing calendar will feature spots in Europe and Asia, with two left in the United States: the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

While the race is a one-night event, there are also three practice rounds held across two days and one qualifying round that takes place the night before the main race. A shorter, sprint race is also part of the weekend, with no mandatory pit stops and offering points to the top eight finishers.

When is the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing.
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The 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix takes place at the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, May 3. A practice round will happen on Friday, May 1, followed by qualifying and the sprint race on Saturday, May 2.

Who's racing in the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, George Russell.
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The 2026 Formula 1 season features 11 teams (an increase from 10, due to Cadillac's entry this year). Each team has two cars, bringing a total of 22 drivers to the grid. Below is a complete breakdown of the teams and drivers expected for the Miami Grand Prix weekend:

1. Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
2. Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
3. Audi (formerly Kick Sauber): Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto
4. Cadillac: Valtteri Bottas and Sergio "Checo" Perez
5. Ferrari: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
6. Haas: Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
7. McLaren: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris
8. Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
9. Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad
10. Red Bull Racing: Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar
11. Williams: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz

Who's performing at the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

Zedd, Nelly, Marshmello, Kane Brown.
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The hottest artists are sure to bring the energy with electric sights and sounds throughout the race weekend as they perform over the course of the Miami Grand Prix's three days.

The Miami Grand Prix and Hard Rock International lead the performances at the Hard Rock Beach Club. Headliners include Zedd, Nelly, Marshmello, DJ Diesel (Shaquille O'Neal), Kane Brown and Loud Luxury from May 1–3.

All performances will be broadcast throughout the Miami International Autodrome campus to bring the party to the track. Additional performances include a kickoff concert by Guns N' Roses at Hard Rock Live on April 30, along with more at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

What parties, events and pop-ups are at the F1 Miami Grand Prix?

Kygo and Travis Kelce attend Day 3 of American Express Presents Carbone Beach in May 2022.
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Hard Rock, founding partner and curator of live music at the Miami Grand Prix's Hard Rock Beach Club, will anchor the energy-packed weekend of live music as the race celebrates its milestone fifth year. The aforementioned artists will take the stages across the properties' various locations.

Carbone Beach is also making a return to the Miami Grand Prix scene for a fifth year, hosted by American Express and Major Food Group (MFG), the hospitality powerhouse led by Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick and Rich Torrisi.

The star-studded, three-night "Supper Club on the Sand" kicks off on Friday, May 1 and runs through Sunday, May 3. One of the weekend's coveted dining and entertainment experiences, the event will once again transform the Miami shoreline into an unparalleled destination.

E11EVEN Miami will once again serve as the epicenter of the Miami Grand Prix celebration — and the venue where the F1 winner always ends up.

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This year's lineup at E11EVEN includes Le Twins (Tuesday, April 28), Swae Lee (Wednesday, April 29), Nelly (Thursday, April 30), Alesso (Friday, May 1), Snoop Dogg (Saturday, May 2) and Afrojack (Sunday, May 3).

Red Bull Fan Zone, an interactive experience for fans to step into the action with pit stop challenges, reaction tests and racing simulators, plus a Visa Cash App Racing Bulls show car and Red Bull athlete appearances, will be abuzz throughout the weekend.

Plus, Lummus Park will transform into a free-admission, festival-style event known as "Fan Fest" with F1 driver appearances, brand activations and live viewing of the track action at the Miami International Autodrome.

Additionally, Ketel One is taking over the Ketel One Cocktail Club as a spot to relax and recharge with a drink amid the action on the track.

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