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After more than a month off, F1® returns to the United States for the highly anticipated Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2026.
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The series championship left off in Japan on March 29, with 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli taking the checkered flag. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were slated for April, but ultimately called off due to the conflict in the Middle East. That means each team will have a fresh start heading into the fifth annual race in South Florida.
F1’s new regulations have brought much controversy this season, with champion drivers and teams struggling to translate success. Four-time champion Max Verstappen has not performed well in the first three races, and is even threatening to leave the sport altogether.
With an unexpected break in the schedule, teams have had time to figure out their shortcomings. Miami should be straight cinema.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami Grand Prix, including TV channel and streaming options for the F1 race.
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What time does the F1 race start today?
The 2026 Miami Grand Prix will take place at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami, Florida on Sunday, May 3 and will begin at 4:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
Date
Start time
Eastern Time
Sunday, May 3
4 p.m.
Central Time
Sunday, May 3
3 p.m.
Mountain Time
Sunday, May 3
2 p.m.
Pacific Time
Sunday, May 3
1 p.m.
Where to watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 for free
TV channel
Streaming
None
Apple TV is the U.S. home of F1 for the 2026 season, with exclusive rights to every race.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you’ve bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
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For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the U.S. via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
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Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
Date
Country
Venue
March 6-8
Australia
Melbourne
March 13-15
China
Shanghai (Sprint)
March 27-29
Japan
Suzuka
April 10-12 (canceled)
Bahrain
Sakhir
April 17-19 (canceled)
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah
May 1-3
USA
Miami (Sprint)
May 22-24
Canada
Montreal (Sprint)
June 5-7
Monaco
Monaco
June 12-14
Spain
Barcelona-Catalunya
June 26-28
Austria
Spielberg
July 3-5
Great Britain
Silverstone (Sprint)
July 17-19
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
July 24-26
Hungary
Budapest
August 21-23
Netherlands
Zandvoort (Sprint)
September 4-6
Italy
Monza
September 11-13
Spain
Madrid*
September 24-26
Azerbaijan
Baku
October 9-11
Singapore
Singapore (Sprint)
October 23-25
USA
Austin
October 30 – November 1
Mexico
Mexico City
November 6-8
Brazil
Sao Paulo
November 19-21
USA
Las Vegas
November 27-29
Qatar
Lusail
December 4-6
Abu Dhabi
Yas Marina