F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026: Live Coverage and Results

The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026 concluded on May 3, 2026, at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens. The event featured a full weekend of competition, including a sprint race and qualifying sessions that highlighted the competitive landscape of the 2026 season.

Sprint Race Results

The sprint race on May 3, 2026, saw a dominant performance from McLaren, with Lando Norris taking the victory. Norris completed the 19-lap race with a time of 29:15.045, securing 8 points for the championship standings.

His McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, finished in second place, crossing the line 3.766 seconds behind Norris to earn 7 points. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari secured the third position, finishing 6.251 seconds after the winner to claim 6 points.

The remainder of the top five in the sprint race included George Russell of Mercedes in fourth place, finishing 12.951 seconds behind Norris, and Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing in fifth, who finished 13.639 seconds off the lead.

Qualifying Performance

The qualifying session for the Grand Prix provided a different set of results, with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claiming pole position. Antonelli recorded a final Q3 time of 1:27.798, marking a significant performance in the Miami session.

Max Verstappen qualified second for Red Bull Racing with a Q3 time of 1:27.964. Charles Leclerc followed in third for Ferrari, posting a time of 1:28.143, while Lando Norris qualified fourth for McLaren with a time of 1:28.183.

Event Context and Schedule

The Miami Grand Prix took place from April 30 to May 3, 2026. This event follows earlier rounds in the 2026 calendar, including the Australian Grand Prix on March 5 to March 8, the Chinese Grand Prix from March 12 to March 15, and the Japanese Grand Prix from March 26 to March 29.

The weekend in Miami Gardens served as a critical juncture for the teams as they continue to refine their performance following the pre-season testing phases held at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya in January and the Bahrain International Circuit in February.