Venue: Miami International Autodrome — Miami Gardens, Florida
Race Start: 4:00 PM ET
Broadcast: ESPN / F1TV Pro
The Miami GP remains one of F1’s marquee U.S. events, with a circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium and a layout that rewards top‑end speed, braking stability, and tire management in hot conditions.
WEATHER CONDITIONS — MIAMI, FL
Temperature: 84–88°F
Humidity: 65–70%
Wind: 10–14 mph from the east, blowing across the back straight
Rain Chance: 20–30% (typical Miami afternoon showers)
Impact:
High track temps → accelerated tire degradation
Wind direction affects braking into Turn 17
Rain threat could create mixed‑strategy windows
Miami is notorious for rapid weather swings, so teams must be ready for sudden cloudbursts.
CIRCUIT PROFILE — MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME
Length: 5.412 km (3.363 miles)
Race Distance: 57 laps
Surface: Temporary street‑style asphalt
DRS Zones: 3
Corners: 19 total
Layout Characteristics:
High‑speed sections: Turns 4–8 and the long back straight
Technical complex: Turns 11–16 (slowest part of the track)
Heavy braking zones: Turn 1, Turn 11, Turn 17
Back Straight: 1.2 km (0.75 miles) — one of the longest in F1
Top Speed: ~205 mph with DRS
The circuit is a hybrid: part street track, part permanent‑style layout, demanding both aerodynamic efficiency and mechanical grip.
TEAM & DRIVER STATUS REPORT
Red Bull Racing
Max Verstappen — fully fit
Sergio Pérez — no restrictions Car upgrades expected for Miami; reliability stable.
Mercedes
George Russell — active (no issues)
Lewis Hamilton — final Mercedes season, fully fit Team still chasing balance on medium‑speed corners.
Ferrari
Charles Leclerc — no restrictions
Carlos Sainz — minor neck stiffness, cleared to race Ferrari strong on high‑traction circuits.
McLaren
Lando Norris — fully fit
Oscar Piastri — fully fit McLaren’s 2026 package excels in long corners.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso — fully fit
Lance Stroll — active Team form inconsistent entering Miami.
RECENT DRIVER FORM (LAST 4 ROUNDS)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Results: 1, 1, 2, 1
Championship leader
Miami winner in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Results: 3, 2, 4, 3
McLaren trending upward
Strong in high‑speed sequences
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Results: 5, 3, 3, 4
Ferrari consistent but lacking race‑pace edge
George Russell (Mercedes)
Results: 4, 6, 5, 7
Mercedes improving but still behind top three teams
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Results: 6, 4, 7, 5
Excellent qualifying pace
KEY DRIVER MATCHUPS
1. Verstappen vs. Norris
Verstappen: unmatched Miami record
Norris: McLaren’s aero package suits Miami Edge: Verstappen
2. Leclerc vs. Sainz
Leclerc: stronger single‑lap pace
Sainz: better tire management Edge: Leclerc (slightly)
3. Russell vs. Hamilton
Russell: better qualifying form
Hamilton: stronger race‑pace consistency Edge: Even
4. Piastri vs. Pérez
Piastri: better cornering stability
Pérez: stronger on long straights Edge: Piastri
MIAMI GRAND PRIX HISTORY
2025 Winner: Max Verstappen
2024 Winner: Max Verstappen
2023 Winner: Max Verstappen
2022 Winner: Max Verstappen
Miami has been Verstappen’s playground, with Red Bull’s straight‑line efficiency dominating.
BETTING TRENDS
Track Trends
Verstappen undefeated at Miami
Safety Car probability: >60%
Undercut powerful due to tire wear
Team Trends
Red Bull: dominant on long straights
McLaren: best in medium‑speed corners
Ferrari: strong on traction zones
Driver Trends
Norris: 4 straight podiums entering Miami
Leclerc: top‑5 in every race this season
Pérez: inconsistent qualifying hurting race results
DRIVER ODDS
Lando Norris + 185
Andrea Kimi Antonelli + 250
Oscar Piastri + 450
George Russell + 550
Charles Leclerc + 650
Max Verstappen + 1800
Lewis Hamilton + 1800
Pierre Gasly + 25000
Isack Hadjar + 25000
Franco Colapinto + 30000
Carlos Sainz + 40000
Alexander Albon + 50000
Oliver Bearman + 60000
Nico Hulkenberg + 60000
Liam Lawson + 60000
Gabriel Bortoleto + 60000
Esteban Ocon + 60000
Arvid Lindblad + 60000
Fernando Alonso + 70000
Valtteri Bottas + 80000
Sergio Perez + 80000
Lance Stroll + 80000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026
