What Time Is The F1 Race In Miami?

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix race in 2025 is set for Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. local time (Eastern Time) at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, with key sessions like qualifying, sprint, sprint qualifying, and practice occurring from May 2-3.

As the sixth race of the 2025 season and the second of six sprint weekends, this event around the Hard Rock Stadium promises high-speed action on a 5.412-kilometer track.

For fans worldwide, this article provides the full weekend schedule in Miami’s local time, plus New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, helping you plan to catch every moment live or on replay, whether at home or on the go.

The 2025 Miami Grand Prix Schedule

The Miami Grand Prix, held at the Miami International Autodrome, is a three-day event from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4, 2025, featuring one practice session, sprint qualifying, a sprint race, main qualifying, and the Grand Prix itself. The track’s local time is Eastern Time (ET), aligning with Miami and New York.

Below, we break down each session’s timing across five key cities, accounting for time zone differences: New York (ET, UTC-4), Los Angeles (Pacific Time, PT, UTC-7), London (British Summer Time, BST, UTC+1), and Sydney (Australian Eastern Standard Time, AEST, UTC+10). These times are based on the official schedule from the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix and align with FIA 2025 standards.

Friday, May 2: Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying

The weekend kicks off with two sessions on Friday, essential for teams to fine-tune their 798-kilogram, 1,000-horsepower cars and set the sprint race grid.

• Practice 1 (12:30–1:30 p.m. ET): Teams test setups and tires on the 19-turn track, gathering data for the sprint and main race.
  • New York (ET): 12:30–1:30 p.m., Friday, May 2
  • Los Angeles (PT): 9:30–10:30 a.m., Friday, May 2
  • London (BST): 5:30–6:30 p.m., Friday, May 2
  • Sydney (AEST): 2:30–3:30 a.m., Saturday, May 3
• Sprint Qualifying (4:30–5:14 p.m. ET): This 30-minute knockout session (SQ1: 12 min, SQ2: 10 min, SQ3: 8 min) sets the grid for Saturday’s sprint race, with drivers pushing for pole in shorter, high-stakes runs.
  • New York (ET): 4:30–5:14 p.m., Friday, May 2
  • Los Angeles (PT): 1:30–2:14 p.m., Friday, May 2
  • London (BST): 9:30–10:14 p.m., Friday, May 2
  • Sydney (AEST): 6:30–7:14 a.m., Saturday, May 3

Saturday, May 3: Sprint Race and Qualifying

Saturday delivers double the action with a 100-kilometer sprint race and the main Grand Prix qualifying, critical for points and grid positions.

• Sprint Race (12:00–1:00 p.m. ET): The sprint race awards points to the top eight (8 for first, 1 for eighth), offering fans a 30-40-minute burst of racing with no mandatory pit stops.
  • New York (ET): 12:00–1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3
  • Los Angeles (PT): 9:00–10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 3
  • London (BST): 5:00–6:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3
  • Sydney (AEST): 2:00–3:00 a.m., Sunday, May 4
• Qualifying (4:00–5:00 p.m. ET): The standard Q1-Q3 format (18, 15, 12 minutes) determines the Grand Prix grid, with drivers chasing the fastest lap for pole position.
  • New York (ET): 4:00–5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3
  • Los Angeles (PT): 1:00–2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3
  • London (BST): 9:00–10:00 p.m., Saturday, May 3
  • Sydney (AEST): 6:00–7:00 a.m., Sunday, May 4

Sunday, May 4: Miami Grand Prix

The main event, a 57-lap, 308-kilometer race, starts at 4:00 p.m. ET, lasting about 90 minutes unless weather intervenes (thundery showers possible, per forecasts). Pit stops, tire strategy, and overtaking on the 1.1-kilometer main straight shape the outcome.

• Miami Grand Prix (4:00 p.m. ET):
  • New York (ET): 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4
  • Los Angeles (PT): 1:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4
  • London (BST): 9:00 p.m., Sunday, May 4
  • Sydney (AEST): 6:00 a.m., Monday, May 5

Also see: Miami Grand Prix Statistics: Fastest Laps, Winners, Overtakes & More

How to Watch the Miami Grand Prix

Fans can catch every session live or on-demand, with options varying by region:

• United States: ESPN broadcasts practice, sprint, and qualifying on ESPN2, with the race on ABC. Streaming is available via Fubo (free trial) or ESPN+.
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1 airs all sessions live, with highlights on Channel 4 at 1:30 a.m. Monday, May 5. Sky Sports app offers onboard driver feeds.
• Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo Sports stream live, with Foxtel covering all sessions. Free-to-air options may be limited.
• Global: F1TV Pro provides live coverage, replays, and onboard cameras for subscribers in 105 countries, ideal for Sydney fans facing early hours.