What time is lights out? Miami GP Edition
Discover the start times for each session at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Published
25 APR 2026
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1 min
After a few weeks away, we can finally say it again… Formula 1 is (almost) back.
The 2026 season resumes with a trip to the Miami Grand Prix. It’s also a Sprint weekend, meaning more competitive action packed into three days – and a slightly revised schedule to go with it. With Free Practice 1 extended, the opening session now gets underway a little earlier than usual, so make sure you’ve got those times locked in.
For fans across the Americas, this is one of the more comfortable races on the calendar. Europe and Africa can look forward to evening sessions, while Asia-Pacific viewers may need to shift back into night-owl mode after a run of friendlier time zones.
Wherever you’re watching from, we’ve broken down exactly when the cars will be on track – from the extended FP1 session through to Sprint Saturday and Sunday’s Grand Prix.
2026 Event Times – Miami Grand Prix
(All converted to your local timezone from Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4)
Session Schedule
Time displayed in your local timezone
Free Practice 1
FRIDAY, 4:00 PM, 1 MAY, 2026
Sprint Qualifying
FRIDAY, 8:30 PM, 1 MAY, 2026
Sprint
SATURDAY, 4:00 PM, 2 MAY, 2026
Qualifying
SATURDAY, 8:00 PM, 2 MAY, 2026
Race
SUNDAY, 8:00 PM, 3 MAY, 2026
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