He Grand Prix Crypto.com It will bring together, perhaps, the largest number of Ibero-American pilots in its history in a single race.
The Brazilian will be there Gabriel Bortoletoin his Audi; the spanish Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonsoin Williams and Aston Martinrespectively; the argentinian Franco Colapintoin Alpine; and the Mexican Sergio Perezin the brand new team Cadillac.
An attendance of around 300,000 fans is expected at the campus of the Hard Rock Stadium and among the main novelties will be seeing the “teenager” Italian pilot again Kimi Antonelli behind the wheel of his Mercedes Benz and unpredictable leader in the driver positions.
What to see
Fans will have plenty of options to enjoy before the biggest event of Sunday’s race.
All practices have been extended by 30 minutes, so that they will be an hour and a half each.
On the other hand, Miami is one of those chosen to compete in the Sprint, a 100-kilometer race that awards points for the world title and that only six venues will do in the 2026 calendar.
Qualifying for the Sprint will be on Friday (4:30 pm) and the 100 kilometers will be held on Saturday at 12:01 pm
On the other hand, Andrea Stellateam leader McLarendefending world champion, announced a “completely new car in Miami,” aiming to make up ground against the Mercedes Benz and Ferraricurrent leaders of the championship after suspending the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
One of the great attractions of the event at the Hard Rock Stadium is seeing Antonelli in action in just his second season in Formula 1.
“My goal in Miami is to resume the triumphant moment we left in the last two races,” said the young driver. “We have a very strong car and we are not going to waste the opportunity.”
After his victories in China and Japanthe Italian is nine points ahead of his teammate mercedes, George Russell.
“I feel stronger, more in control of the situation, more relaxed and safe,” said Antonelli. “For now I don’t want to think about long-term results, just focus on the present and little by little raise the demands.”
It will also be necessary to see how the 11 participating teams have taken advantage of the five weeks without races to make the corresponding adjustments to the multiple new regulations that have been established for the cars.
Also another attraction will be that Miami fans will be able to see the Cadillacs for the first time in their debut season. The renowned Mexican pilot Sergio Perezof great performances with Red Bullwill pilot one of the luxury motorsport brands that decided to join F1 to capture a young audience.
In addition, for the first time a racing race was added to the program in Miami. Formula 2which will premiere in USA because the races in the Middle East were canceled.
Pilot Positions
Position Name Country Team Score
1 Kimi Antonelli Italy Mercedes 72
2 George Russell GBr Mercedes 63
3 Charles Leclerc Mon Ferrari 49
4 Lewis Hamilton GBr Ferrari 43
5 Lando Norris GBr McLaren 25
6 Oscar Piastri Aus McLaren 21
7 Olivier Bearman GBr Haas F1 Team 17
8 Pierre Gasly Fra Alpine 15
9 Max Verstappen PaB Red Bull Racing 12
10 Liam Lawson NZl Racing Bulls 10
11 Arvid Lindblad GBr Racing Bulls 4
12 Isack Hadjar Fra Red Bull Racing 4
13 Gabriel Bortoleto Bra Audi 2
14 Carlos Sainz Esp Williams 2
15 Esteban Ocon Fra Hass F1 Team 1
16 Franco Colapinto Arg Alpine 1
17 Nico Hulkenberg Ale Audi 0
18 Alexander Albon Tai Williams 0
19 Valtteri Bottas Fin Cadillac 0
20 Sergio Pérez Mex Cadillac 0
21 Fernando Alonso Esp Aston Martin 0
22 Lance Stroll Can Aston Martin 0
The Program
Friday, May 1
12:01 pm: free practice
4:30 p.m.: Sprint Qualifying
Saturday, May 2
12:01 p.m.: Sprint
4 pm: Grand Prix qualifying
Sunday May 3
4 pm: Miami Crypto.com Grand Prix
Other careers
During the speed weekend on the Hard Rock Stadium campus, F2 will also be raced (for the first time in Miami and the United States), F3, F1 Academy and Porsche.
