First Grand Prix
2022
Number of Laps
57
Circuit Length
5.412 km
Race Distance
308.326 km
Lap Record
1:29.708
Miami International Autodrome
History and Construction
- It opened for its first race on May 8, 2022. It was a success, attracting a large number of spectators and celebrities.
- With 19 turns, it spans 5.41 kilometers. The track is temporary and is dismantled and reassembled each year for the event.
- The track was designed by the F1 team in collaboration with racing architecture firm Apex Circuit Design.
- It It is located on the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, the home of the NFL's Miami Dolphins.
- The Miami International Autodrome is not a traditional permanent circuit, but a purpose-built temporary track.
Design and Features
- The track was designed to encourage overtaking, with three DRS zones to increase speed on the straights.
- Featuring a sequence of high-speed S-curves between lanes 4 and 7, followed by a slow hairpin at lane 17 that leads into one of the longest straights.
- For races, the track is resurfaced with special asphalt designed to withstand Florida's high temperatures.
- The paddock was built inside Hard Rock Stadium, with the pits located in a temporary structure designed for the event.
- "Fake Marina" Corner: This is a fake water area with yachts anchored on a concrete surface.
Key Facts
- The Miami GP has a 10-year agreement with Formula 1, ensuring that this temporary circuit will host races until at least 2031.
- The inaugural race at this circuit was held on May 8, 2022, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
- With a total length of 5.412 km and 19 corners, it is a fast circuit with a high average speed.
- The circuit has three DRS zones, designed to facilitate overtaking and enhance the on-track action.
- The Miami GP has a ten-year contract, ensuring the event will be held at this location until 2031.
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PRACTICE 1: 12:30 - 13:30
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PRACTICE 2: 16:30 - 17:30
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PRACTICE 3: 12:00 - 13:00
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QUALIFYING: 16:00 - 17:00
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RACE: 16:00 - >>>
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C3 : HARD
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C4 : MEDIUM
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C5 : SOFT









