The Formula 1 season returns\u00a0this weekend\u00a0to Miami, Florida, for the Miami GP.\u00a0After taking a week off following the China Grand Prix, drivers and teams are eager to get back on track at the Hard Rock Stadium circuit.\u00a0
Miami International Speedway surrounds the home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team and offers drivers some unique challenges.\u00a0The track has slow technical sections,\u00a0as well as several long straights where speeds exceed\u00a0200 mph.\u00a0Overtaking opportunities will be plentiful, especially in the Turn 17 hairpin at the end of the back straight.
In last year’s race, Max Verstappen took the checkered flag ahead of Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso. All eyes will be on the top teams and drivers to see if they can repeat or improve on their performances.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Grand Prix of Miami\u00a0takes place\u00a0on a new street circuit within the Hard Rock Stadium campus in Miami Gardens, Florida.\u00a0The 5.41 km track was designed specifically for Formula 1 using computer simulations and features 19 turns,\u00a03\u00a0straights (3 DRS zones), and an estimated top speed of 320 km\/h (200 mph).\u00a0<\/strong> Red Bull is the clear favorite heading into the Miami Grand Prix after dominating the last few races.\u00a0Max Verstappen has won two races in a row and has a commanding lead in the drivers’ championship. His teammate Sergio Perez sits second in the standings, giving Red Bull a\u00a0strong\u00a01-2 punch.\u00a0<\/strong> The Grand Prix of Miami will feature the sprint race format introduced in 2021 to add excitement to race weekends. In this format, the typical weekend schedule\u00a0is revised\u00a0to include a sprint race on Saturday.
The layout incorporates some of the characteristics of traditional F1 circuits and, at the same time, has a unique design that suits the location.\u00a0There are some high-speed corners inspired\u00a0by Silverstone, as well as some tighter sections similar to Monaco.\u00a0One of the\u00a0highlights of the track\u00a0is a banked curved section at Turn 17, which rises to 19 degrees and will allow drivers to run multiple racing lines.<\/strong>
The circuit surface is smooth asphalt, and the 15-meter track width is suited to F1 cars. The site\u00a0is built\u00a0with racing in mind, including large asphalt run-off areas, debris fencing, and a pit construction complex. As a street circuit, the track passes through Hard Rock Stadium, around\u00a0a man-made\u00a0lake, and through campus parking lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2024 Miami GP –\u00a0Favorites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ferrari hopes to bounce back in Miami after a disappointing Chinese Grand Prix.\u00a0Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. are third and fourth in the drivers’ championship but have been unable to match Red Bull’s pace in recent races.<\/strong>\u00a0Ferrari is bringing some upgrades to its car in Miami and needs them to work if it wants to get back into contention for wins.
McLaren currently sits third in the constructors’ championship ahead of Ferrari after a\u00a0strong start to\u00a0the F1 season.<\/a>\u00a0Lando Norris scored his second podium of the year in China and is looking to consolidate McLaren’s position near the front of the grid.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFormat: Sprint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Friday, May 3<\/strong>
Practice 1 \u2013 12:30 ET<\/em>
Sprint Shootout \u2013 16:30 ET<\/em>
Saturday, May 4<\/strong>
Sprint \u2013 noon ET (19 laps)<\/em>
Qualification (Pole Position) \u2013 16:00 ET<\/em>
Sunday, May 5<\/strong>
Race \u2013 16:00 ET (57 laps)<\/em>
Remember that points\u00a0are given\u00a0in the Sprint Race, and we will show you the distribution below:
1st place – 8 Pts<\/em>
2nd place – 7 Pts<\/em>
3rd place – 6 Pts<\/em>
4th place – 5 Pts<\/em>
5th place – 4 Pts<\/em>
6th place – 3 Pts<\/em>
7th place – 2 Pts<\/em>
8th place – 1 Pts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n2024 Miami GP Betting Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n