Formula One returns this weekend after a five-week break with the Miami Grand Prix. It’s the first race on U.S. soil for 2026, meaning it’s also the first race of the season to have a decent start time for U.S. viewers (4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT). All the action will be held at Miami International Autodrome — and there are still tickets available, if you’re interested in watching in person.
This year, F1 has moved to a new streaming home, Apple TV. So if you want to catch this weekend’s race live, you’ll need access to Apple TV (or F1 TV Premium, now free with an Apple TV subscription). Ready to watch the Miami Grand Prix? Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s USA F1 race, plus the full 2026 F1 Grand Prix schedule.
How to watch the F1 Miami Grand Prix
Date: Sunday, May 3
Time: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Location: Miami International Autodrome
TV channel: N/A
Streaming: Apple TV, F1 TV
When does F1 come back?
Formula One racing returns from a five-week break this weekend with the 2026 Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, May 3. But it’s the second sprint weekend of the season, so don’t miss the action on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2.
Miami Grand Prix start time
The 2026 Miami Grand Prix will kick off at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on Sunday, May 3.
Miami Grand Prix TV channel
F1 races used to air on ESPN and ESPN2 in the U.S., but Apple TV has signed an exclusive five-year deal to be the U.S. broadcaster of Formula 1 starting this season. That means the Australian Grand Prix and every other race of the 2026 F1 season will stream live on Apple TV.
For those without traditional cable, that makes watching F1 much easier. If you aren’t already an Apple TV subscriber and don’t want to shell out for yet another streaming service, we have a guide on how to get Apple TV for free in 2026.
How to watch the 2026 F1 season
Miami Grand Prix schedule
All times Eastern
Friday, May 1
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Practice One: 12:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m. ET
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Sprint Qualifying: 4:30 p.m. — 5:14 p.m. ET
Saturday, May 2
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Sprint: 12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. ET
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Qualifying: 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, May 3
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Miami Grand Prix: 4:00 p.m. ET
More ways to watch the 2026 F1 season
F1 2026 Grand Prix schedule
March 6-8: Australian Grand Prix
March 13-15: Chinese Grand Prix
March 27-29: Japanese Grand Prix
April 10-12: Bahrain Grand Prix
April 17-19: Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
May 1-3: Miami Grand Prix
May 22-24: Canadian Grand Prix
June 5-7: Monaco Grand Prix
June 12-14: Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona-Catalunya)
June 26-28: Austrian Grand Prix
July 3-5: British Grand Prix
July 17-19: Belgian Grand Prix
July 24-26: Hungarian Grand Prix
Aug. 21-23: Dutch Grand Prix
Sept. 4-6: Italian Grand Prix
Sept. 11-13: Spanish Grand Prix
Sept. 24-26: Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Oct. 9-11: Singapore Grand Prix
Oct. 23-25: United States Grand Prix
Oct. 30-Nov. 1: Mexico City Grand Prix
Nov. 6-8: São Paulo Grand Prix
Nov. 19-21: Las Vegas Grand Prix
Nov. 27-29: Qatar Grand Prix
Dec. 4-6: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
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