Formula 1 returns after a short break with the sixth round in Miami – the first of the US races and the second Sprint weekend of the year.
Last year’s race in the Sunshine State provided a thriller that would define the scenarios of the season while Lando Norris won his first Victory in Formula 1.
Norris’ victory ended a long drought for McLaren, whose last victory took place at the Italian Grand Prix 2021 with Daniel Ricciardo.
The reigning world champions managed to take advantage of their success from 2024 and start the season at the top of the two championships.
Weather forecasts seem unstable of showers and light rains from Friday to Sunday. Temperatures will be reheated up to 27 ° C, with humidity reaching 69% on Sunday.
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The Miami international autodrome has a history of only three races, because it joined the calendar of Formula 1 in 2022.
The race focuses on the home of the NFL Miami Dolphins team at Hard Rock Stadium Complex and the track is a temporary street circuit.
The design of the circuit has gone through a long period of tests and errors with 36 supported provisions before the organizers say they are on a fluid track of 19 years which uses the stadium complex and has a feeling of street circuit.
Miami is one of the 12 different American places for welcoming a Formula 1 Grand Prix and, apart from races, it is known for its lively city atmosphere, its warm and humid climate and its emblematic sandy beaches.
First race: 2022
Tour record: 1: 29.708 – Max Verstappen (2023)
Tours: 57 laps of 5.4 km. Total distance of 308 km
Most victories: Verstappen with two (2022-2023). Norris (2024) is the only other winner
Most posts: One each for Charles Leclerc (2022), Sergio Perez (2023), Verstappen (2024)
Which makes him special: Although the circuits layout has its criticism, the use of the Miami dolphins hard rock stadium as the paddock makes the place unique. The event is presented in vips, but some stands also offer good vision.
What drivers say: “It reminds me of being in a B&Q parking lot (hardware store) at the age of six or seven years, in a kart, going between cars.” – Hamilton.
From where to look from: Finding 11 and 12 large. It may be a slow section, but there is the possibility of exceeding and wheel action through the long right-hander.
What happened last year?
Miami was the race that changed the trajectory of the season. At the 110th moment of the request, Norris finally claimed His first Formula 1 victory And finished the series of Dominance of Verstappen. “About time, huh?” Norris said to his McLaren team by taking the checkered flag.
Verstappen finished second with Leclerc Third, and it was the start of what was going to be an exciting league battle between Norris and Verstappen.
McLaren’s team boss Zak Brown was faithful to his word be tattooed To mark the team’s victory.
Who will win?
Miami was the race where everything clicked for McLaren last year, and although many things have changed since then, there is no reason to think that papaya cars will be anything but fast this weekend.
Piastri is on a milk right now, but we are supporting Norris to relive the summit 12 months ago with a very necessary victory.
What the championships look like
Oscar Piastri made a boost in the pilot championship, 10 points ahead of his teammate Norris. Piastri has three victories in Norris ”.
Likewise, McLaren is 77 points ahead of Mercedes in the constituent championship, with third place Red Bull 11 points ahead of Ferrari in difficulty.
How to watch the GP
Look at ESPN and ESPN + (US only) – Display the calendar.
The live broadcast coverage in the United Kingdom is on Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live.
For news, analysis and updates, follow the cover with The ESPN F1 team Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson in Miami and on social networks.
Session times below in BST (British summer time).
Friday
Free Practice One: 17: 30-18: 30 BST
Sprint Qualifying: 21: 30-22: 14 BST
SATURDAY
Sprint race: 17: 00-18: 00 BST
Qualification: 21: 00-22: 00 BST
Sunday
Starting of the race: 21:00 BST (build-up of live text comments from 20:15 BST on Espn.co.uk).
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