Straight from the first sprint race weekend at the Azerbaijan GP, where Sergio Perez won both the sprint and main race for Red Bull, F1 travels almost 7000 miles to Miami for the second-ever race at around the Hard Rock Stadium.
Red Bull remains the team to beat after recording its third 1-2 from the opening four rounds, with Ferrari hoping its upgrades help improve its race pace, having been a match for its F1 rivals in qualifying as Charles Leclerc claimed poles for both the sprint and grand prix in Baku.
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The reigning F1 constructors’ championship-winner has strengthened its technical department as Adrian Newey agreed a contract extension at the Milton Keynes squad.
Max Verstappen claimed victory in the inaugural Miami GP 12 months ago, overhauling polesitter Leclerc, with Carlos Sainz completing the podium for Ferrari.
Full 2023 Miami GP session timings
Friday 5 May 2023
Free Practice 1: 7:00pm-8:00pm BST (2:00pm-3:00pm local)
Free Practice 2: 10:30pm-11:30pm BST (5:30pm-6:30pm local)
Saturday 6 May 2023
Free Practice 3: 5:30pm-6:30pm BST (12:30pm-1:30pm local)
Qualifying: 9:00pm-10:00pm BST (4:00pm-5:00pm local)
Sunday 7 May 2023
Race: 8:30pm BST (3:30pm local)
Miami makes its second appearance on the F1 calendar this weekend
Photo by: Alexander Trienitz
How can I watch Formula 1?
In the United Kingdom Formula 1 is only broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights shown on Channel 4 several hours after the race has finished. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts the F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels which costs £24 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £34.99p per month.
Fans wanting to watch the race for free will have to wait until the Sunday morning (qualifying) or Monday morning (grand prix) to see the highlights on Channel 4.
How can I watch the Miami GP?
Channel: Sky Sports F1 HD and Sky Sports Main Event
Channel numbers – Sky: 406 and 401
Channel numbers – Virgin Media: 506 and 501
Sky Sports has live and exclusive broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom, with the build-up to the F1 Miami GP race starting from 7:00pm on Sky Sports F1 and at 7:30pm on Sky Sports Main Event ahead of lights out at 8:30pm.
When can I watch the Miami GP highlights?
Channel: Channel 4
Start time: Qualifying…
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