The 2025 Miami Grand Prix marks a pivotal moment in the Formula 1 season, with the sixth race set to take place from May 2-4. As the F1 circus descends on the vibrant city of Miami, fans are eagerly anticipating the high-octane action on the track. Here’s everything you need to know about this thrilling event.

Race Overview

Following his stellar performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri of McLaren has taken the lead in the world championship standings. The Australian driver is now 10 points ahead of his teammate Lando Norris, with defending champion Max Verstappen trailing by 12 points. The Miami Grand Prix is the second of six sprint events this season, adding an extra layer of excitement to the weekend.

BBC Coverage Details

For fans tuning in from the UK, the BBC offers comprehensive coverage of the Miami Grand Prix. Here’s how you can catch all the action:

• Friday, 2 May

  • First Practice: 17:30-18:30 BST (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers)
  • Sprint Qualifying: 21:30-22:14 BST (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers)

• Saturday, 3 May

  • Sprint Race: 17:00-18:00 BST (online-only via the BBC Sport website, app, and smart speakers)
  • Qualifying: 21:00-22:00 BST (online-only via the BBC Sport website, app, and smart speakers)

• Sunday, 4 May

  • Main Race: 21:00 BST (BBC Radio 5 Live from 20:30, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers)

Don’t forget to download the Chequered Flag podcast for in-depth previews and reviews of every race this season.

Weather Forecast

The weather in Miami is expected to be hot and mostly sunny, but rain could play a factor during the weekend. Here’s the breakdown:

• Friday: Sunny intervals with a gentle breeze and a high of 29°C.
• Saturday: Similar conditions with a possibility of showers.
• Sunday: Sunny start to the day with a high of 30°C, but light showers are possible during the race, which starts at 16:00 local time.

Understanding F1 Sprint Events

The Miami Grand Prix features the F1 sprint format, which has been a game-changer since its introduction. Here’s how it works:

• Sprint Qualifying: Divided into three sessions (SQ1, SQ2, and SQ3), where the five slowest cars are eliminated from the first two sessions. These sessions last 12, 10, and 8 minutes respectively.
• Sprint Race: A 100km race where the top eight finishers score points, ranging from 8 points for first place to 1 point for eighth. These points are added to the overall drivers' championship standings.

Following Miami, the remaining sprint events will be held in Belgium, Austin (Texas), Sao Paulo, and Qatar.

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