The 2026 Miami Grand Prix was the fifth time the event was held at the Miami International Autodrome. The race weekend spanned from May 1–3. This was the fifth running of the Miami Grand Prix overall and the third time it featured the sprint format. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, which were scheduled to immediately precede the Miami Grand Prix, were cancelled due to the Iran war. This break in the season led to changes in the technical regulations, primarily involving the power unit.
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes entered the 2026 Miami Grand Prix as the leader of the Drivers' Championship with 72 points, having won the previous round in Suzuka. He led his teammate George Russell by nine points, and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by an additional fourteen points. Mercedes led the Constructors' Championship with 135 points, ahead of Ferrari by 45 points, and McLaren by a further 45 points.
The drivers and teams for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix were consistent with the season entry list, with no additional stand-in drivers. Tyre supplier Pirelli provided the C3, C4, and C5 tyre compounds, which are the three softest in their range, for teams to use at the event.
The sole free practice session was held on May 1, 2026, at 12:00 local time (UTC–4). The session was extended from 60 to 90 minutes due to rule changes implemented during the April break. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) topped the session, followed by Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Oscar Piastri (McLaren).
Sprint qualifying for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix was held on May 1, 2026, at 16:30 local time (UTC–4). It determined the starting grid order for the sprint event.
The sprint was held on May 2, 2026, at 12:00 local time (UTC–4) and consisted of 19 laps. Nico Hülkenberg did not start the sprint after his Audi caught fire. Lando Norris (McLaren) converted pole position to a victory, his first win of 2026, ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari). Kimi Antonelli finished fourth but was pushed back to sixth after a post-race penalty, behind George Russell and Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly rounded out the points positions.
Qualifying for the main race was held on May 2, 2026, at 16:00 local time (UTC–4). It determined the starting grid order for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.
The race was held on May 3, 2026, and was scheduled to start at 16:00 local time (UTC–4) but was moved up to 13:00 due to the threat of heavy rainstorms. It was run for 57 laps. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) converted pole position for the Grand Prix to a win, his third consecutive victory. The McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri completed the podium, marking McLaren's second podium of the 2026 season and first double podium. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc received post-race penalties, though Verstappen's final position was unaffected.
Following the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the Drivers' Championship. Mercedes also retained its lead in the Constructors' Championship.
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