Formula 1 is back after an unexpectedly extended break, and so am I, right here in the U.S.
The fifth annual Miami Grand Prix is taking place today, May 2nd, although the start has been moved up by several hours due to rain in the Miami area.
The weekend kicked off with the second sprint race of the year, where reigning World Drivers’ Champion Lando Norris snagged his first podium finish, coming in first ahead of his teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Norris will be lining up in fourth position for today’s main race.
Here’s what you should know about the Miami Grand Prix:
- When: May 3rd, 1:00 PM ET
- Where: Miami International Autodrome (Miami Gardens, Florida)
- Streaming: Apple TV
The race consists of 57 laps over a total distance of 191.5 miles on a 5.3-mile track with 19 turns.
Miami Grand Prix 2026 Start Time:
The race is now scheduled to begin three hours earlier than initially planned, starting at 1:00 PM ET today, May 3rd.
How to Watch the Miami Grand Prix for Free:
All the Formula 1 action, including today’s race, will stream exclusively on Apple TV in the U.S. Subscribers can watch the entire F1 season at no extra cost.
New Apple TV users can take advantage of a 7-day free trial, and the subscription costs $12.99 per month afterwards.
If you’d prefer, you can also access Apple TV via Prime Video for the same price, getting all F1 coverage there as well.
2026 Miami Grand Prix Starting Grid:
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Isaac Hajjar (Red Bull Racing)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Carlos Sainz (Williams)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Alexander Albon (Williams)
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
- Gabriel Bortleto (Audi)
