The Miami Grand Prix returns this weekend as the second sprint race of the 2026 season. Teams are eager to close the gap on Mercedes after a break due to race cancellations in the Gulf.
Key points
Miami Grand Prix is the second sprint race of the 2026 season
F1 was absent in April due to race cancellations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
Kimi Antonelli leads the world championship by nine points
Oscar Piastri finished second in the last race for McLaren
F1 and FIA made tweaks to the 2026 regulations
Miami Grand PrixMercedesMcLarenKimi Antonelli
Formula 1 returns after the enforced spring break with the Miami Grand Prix this weekend - and the second sprint race of the 2026 season.
Due to the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia because of the ongoing conflict in the Gulf, F1 was absent over April but, behind the scenes, teams were working hard to close the gap on Mercedes. In addition, F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations.
Kimi Antonelli won the last race in Japan after benefiting from a well-timed safety car. The Italian 19-year-old leads the world championship by nine points over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who was cut a frustrated figure at Suzuka in finishing fourth.
Reigning world champions McLaren found themselves back on the podium with Oscar Piastri’s second-place finish while Charles Leclerc came home third for Ferrari. After the last race, four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen also revealed he was considering quitting the sport at the end of the season. Will the rule changes, to be first seen in Miami, make a difference?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Grand Prix.
What is the starting grid for the Miami GP?
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What are the starting positions for the Miami Grand Prix 2026?
The starting positions for the Miami Grand Prix have not been detailed in the provided excerpt.
Why was F1 absent in April 2026?
F1 was absent in April 2026 due to the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia because of ongoing conflicts in the Gulf.
Who is leading the F1 world championship as of the Miami GP?
Kimi Antonelli is leading the F1 world championship by nine points over his teammate George Russell.
What changes were made to the 2026 F1 regulations?
F1 and the FIA agreed on a set of tweaks to the controversial 2026 regulations, which will be first seen at the Miami Grand Prix.
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When is the Miami Grand Prix?
Time BST
Sunday 3 May
Race: 9pm
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Sky’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 7:30pm (BST).
Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action in Miami on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
In the United States, every practice, qualifying and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. You can stream Apple TV for FREE, with Apple TV’s seven-day free trial.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch the Miami Grand Prix then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. OurVPN roundupis here to help.