Live Timing and Schedule for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Weekend
Summary
PlanetF1’s live‑timing hub will stream every session of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, from practice to the Sprint race and the main event. A 30‑minute FP1 extension and new rule tweaks give teams extra data, while fans can follow the action in real time using simple UK time‑zone conversions.
Core Summary The 2026 Miami Grand Prix opens on May 1 with a Sprint‑format weekend, and PlanetF1’s live‑timing hub will broadcast every practice, qualifying, Sprint and race in real time. A 30‑minute extension to Friday’s FP1 gives teams extra data ahead of several rule tweaks debuting at the circuit. Fans in the UK can follow the action via the simple time‑zone conversions listed below.
Why it matters:
- Live timing lets viewers track lap‑by‑lap performance without missing a beat, vital for a race weekend that now includes a Sprint.
- The Sprint format, now in its third consecutive year in Miami, adds strategic depth and extra points that can reshape the championship.
- New rule tweaks and the longer FP1 session give teams a rare chance to fine‑tune setups on the street circuit, potentially narrowing the gap between the dominant Red Bull and McLaren outfits.
- Historical context: only McLaren and Red Bull have won in Miami, with Lando Norris delivering the Scuderia’s first victory in 2024 and Oscar Piastri repeating the feat in 2025.
The details:
- Friday 1 May – FP1: 12:00‑13:30 local (17:00‑18:30 UK)
- Friday 1 May – Sprint Qualifying: 16:30‑17:14 local (21:30‑22:14 UK)
- Saturday 2 May – Sprint Race: 12:00 local (17:00 UK), 19 laps or 60 minutes
- Saturday 2 May – Grand Prix Qualifying: 16:00‑17:00 local (21:00‑22:00 UK)
- Sunday 3 May – Miami Grand Prix: 16:00 local (21:00 UK), 57 laps or 120 minutes
- Live‑timing data, sector times and on‑track positions are updated continuously on PlanetF1’s live‑timing portal.
What's next:
- The extended FP1 will be used by teams to gather additional aerodynamic and tyre‑performance data before the Sprint format takes effect.
- New technical regulations slated for this weekend include adjustments to front‑wing flex and a revised power‑unit mapping, aimed at improving safety and competition.
- After Miami, the F1 calendar moves to the next European round, giving fans a chance to compare performance trends across very different circuits.
Stay tuned to PlanetF1’s live blog for minute‑by‑minute updates throughout the weekend.
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