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Formula 1 returns to Miami for the Grand Prix after an unexpected layoff. Teams are set to qualify for the F1 Sprint race following an extended practice session.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team arrives in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on April 30, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) | Formula 1 via Getty Images
Following an extended — and unexpected — layoff Formula 1 is back this weekend with the Miami Grand Prix.
First up on the docket? An elongated 90-minute FP1 followed by qualifying for Saturday’s F1 Sprint race in Miami.
Nearly every team used the extended layoff, due to the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, to bring some upgrades to South Beach. The teams put those upgrades through the paces during Friday’s 90-minute practice session, looking to unlock additional performance ahead of the first competitive session since the Japanese Grand Prix.
We’ll be following along live during qualifying for the F1 Sprint Race, which gets underway at 4:30 p.m. Eastern on Friday afternoon. So check back early and often!
Here is the provisional starting grid, which will be filled in during the qualifying session:
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The article does not specify who took pole position for the F1 Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix.
The extended layoff was due to the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Nearly every team brought upgrades to South Beach during the layoff, which they tested during the 90-minute practice session.
The F1 Sprint race is scheduled for Saturday following the qualifying session.

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| Row 11 | 21 | 22 |
FP1 in Miami offered a few surprises for the field.
While the first three race weekends have been dominated by the Mercedes duo of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, it was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc who topped the timing sheets, ahead of four-time Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen.
Antonelli could not complete a representative lap on the soft tires, as Mercedes dealt with a power unit issue on his W17, while Russell reported some “noises” with his power unit. Antonelli finished the session fifth, while Russell placed sixth.
Perhaps most notable? Both Ferrari and now Red Bull put “Macarena” rear wings to use. While Ferrari has yet to use that design in a competitive session, Red Bull brought its own version of the design to Miami:
Here are the full standings from the 90-minute session: