Formula 1 will hold a second successive Sprint Race weekend as Miami gears up to host the stars for the sixth event of the season.
The state of Florida sees many of the rich and famous in attendance for the first of three Grand Prix to be held in the United States.
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Max Verstappen won the event in front of the likes of Tom Cruise and Shakira last year and will look to continue his fast start to 2024 here.
The reigning three-time world champion dominated in China last time out to claim his fourth victory from the opening five races.
Miami Grand Prix: Date and UK start time
The race weekend at the Miami International Autodrome is scheduled for Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5.
A single practice session gets things underway at 5:30pm UK time on Friday before Sprint qualifying is scheduled to start at 9:30pm.
The Sprint Race then takes place at 5pm on Saturday ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s Grand Prix which starts at 9pm.
Light’s Out for the Miami GP is at 9pm UK time on Sunday.
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Miami Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream
The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.
Coverage of the race is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm UK time on Sunday.
Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.
You can also purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £11.98 while Channel Four will broadcast highlights later in the evening.
Fern Buckley will also have updates on the Miami Grand Prix live on talkSPORT.
To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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Miami Grand Prix: What has been said?
Despite winning Sprint pole in Shanghai, Lando Norris claimed he is not too fussed with the format as a whole.
“I still prefer a normal race weekend, in my opinion,” he declared. “If it’s good to watch, if it’s good for you guys, then that’s why we do it.
“I get it: it sells better and better numbers on TV. But it’s also more stress on the mechanics and everything,” Norris added. “You have to deal with it but let’s not think we now need 12 of those because it will take its toll on people.
“It’s [not] too bad for us as drivers. I don’t think we can be the ones to complain at all.
“It’s the hundreds of mechanics and engineers that have to travel so much. It’s not healthy for them, it’s not sustainable.
“People should look out more for the rest of the team.”
Miami Grand Prix: Driver standings
- Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 110
- Sergio Perez, Red Bull – 85
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 76
- Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 69
- Lando Norris, McLaren – 58
- Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 38
- George Russell, Mercedes – 33
- Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 31
- Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes – 19
- Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 9
- Yuki Tsunoda, RB – 7
- Oliver Bearman, Ferrari – 6
- Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 4
- Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 1
- Alex Albon, Williams – 0
- Zhou Guanyu, Kick Sauber – 0
- Daniel Ricciardo, RB – 0
- Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 0
- Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 0
- Valtteri Bottas, Kick Sauber – 0
- Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0
Source: TalkSport.com Motorsport
