Formula 1 resumes 2026 season at Miami Grand Prix following enforced break
Formula 1 will resume its 2026 season at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend following an enforced April break, with organisers completing a rapid transformation of the Hard Rock Stadium.
The sport returns to action in Florida after the unexpected cancellation of both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix earlier this month.
A 3.36-mile, 19-corner temporary street circuit has been constructed around the permanent home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.
Delivering an impossible turnaround
The 265-acre site in Miami Gardens requires the complex installation of approximately 250 temporary structures to meet top-tier motorsport standards.
This massive logistical effort takes place just four weeks after the venue hosted the prestigious Miami Open tennis tournament.
The multi-purpose stadium is also scheduled to host seven matches during this summer’s football World Cup in just seven weeks’ time.
Miami GP president Katharina Nowak acknowledged the heightened external focus on the fifth edition of the race following the sport’s sudden hiatus.
“We definitely don’t change our planning as we started planning back in the summer of 2025 for 2026, so we’re right where we needed to be, but I think the anticipation definitely grows for the race.”
Heightened anticipation for racing return
The event chief noted that the four-week absence of competitive action has generated significant excitement within the wider motorsport industry.
“I’ve gotten a lot of clues or hints from people in the industry that there’s a lot of excitement around Miami, which we, of course, embrace and are excited to hopefully continue to deliver an excellent event.”
The Sunshine State showcase marks the first of three scheduled stops in the United States on the current racing calendar.
Uniquely, the inside of the 65,000-seater stadium is utilised to house the team hospitality units and media facilities directly on the pitch.
