What Time Is The 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix? Here’s How To Watch

BusinessSportsMoneyWhat Time Is The 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix? Here’s How To WatchByYara Elshebiny,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Yara Elshebiny is a freelance Formula 1 journalistFollow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 06:20pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 and Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes battle for track position on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFormula 1 is finally back in action after a five-week break, with Miami hosting the first American race of the 2026 season and the second sprint event from May 1-3.Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes arrives in the South Florida city as the drivers’ championship leader thanks to his back-to-back victories in China and Japan.The Italian driver, 19, currently holds a nine-point cushion over teammate George Russell, who took the win in the season opener in Melbourne, Australia.Ferrari had put up a strong showing so far this year, finishing on the podium in all three opening rounds. Charles Leclerc grabbed third place in both Australia and Japan while Lewis Hamilton ended his podium drought in China, securing his first top-three finish in Ferrari red.Meanwhile defending champions McLaren haven’t had the start they were hoping for, picking up only 18 points out of the two opening rounds. The Woking outfit had a disastrous outing in China where Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri couldn’t even start the race due to technical issues on their cars.MORE FOR YOUPiastri bounced back last time out in Japan however, getting the team’s first podium of the season in P2 after sitting out the first two races, while Norris came in fifth place.Now McLaren ar...