Poll: Official 2024 Miami Grand Prix Race Thread - Miami International Autodrome - Race 6/24

Rate the Miami race out of ten


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When was the track built?​

Having made its F1 debut in May 2022, the Miami International Autodrome is a temporary circuit, but one designed to have a permanent feel. Set in the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, home to the NFL’s famous Miami Dolphins franchise, the track is the culmination of a development process that simulated no less than 36 different layouts before settling on a thrilling, 19-turn lap that provides a street circuit vibe, not dissimilar to Melbourne’s Albert Park.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

The inaugural Miami Grand Prix took place in 2022, the Florida race joining its Texan counterpart in Austin to become the second US race on the calendar – and the 11th different American venue to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship.

What's the circuit like?​

A street-track spectacular. With the Hard Rock Stadium at its epicentre, the 5.41km layout features 19 corners, three straights, three DRS zones, and top speeds of over 340km/h. There are elevation changes too, the main one found between Turns 13 and 16, with the track heading over an exit ramp and under various flyovers across uneven ground. The Turn 14-15 chicane, meanwhile, has an uphill approach, with a crest in the middle, and then drops down on exit.

Why go?​

The Hard Rock Stadium knows how to put on a show – it has hosted six Super Bowls, two Baseball World Series and numerous rock concerts. Put it at the heart of a track designed to encourage close racing while meeting the highest safety standards and you have a sure-fire winner for spectators. Then there’s Miami itself – famed for its sandy beaches, art deco vibe, vibrant multiculturalism and rich sporting heritage, it’s an essential destination for those visiting the Sunshine State.

Where is the best place to watch?​

When viewing a sporting event in a purpose-built stadium, it’s hard to go wrong. In fact, you could walk around the top deck of the Hard Rock Stadium and see every corner of the track – pretty unique. As for the best passing spots, a seat near Turns 1, 11 or 17 should put you in the thick of the action.

Miami Grand Prix 2024 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times

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Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times

Saturday 4th May - Miami GP Sprint Qualifying Highlights - 01:00 & 09:05
Sunday 6th May - Miami GP Sprint Race & Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights - 01:15 & 08:00
Monday 7th May - Miami Grand Prix Highlights - 01:30 & 09:40

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 01/05/24)


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Track Diagram & Information


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Previous Race Highlights

Championship Standings (Drivers & Constructors)



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9pm race start time is actually quite good, my kid will be asleep by then and the wife will be upstairs reading which means a completely undisturbed race for the first this season. Because of this I'm expecting one of the most boring races we've ever had.
 
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Not my favourite track (or location!) by a long shot but any weekend with racing is a good weekend in my eyes, so looking forward to it still. :)
 
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Normally, I'm excited for race weekend, but the idea of staying up to basically midnight to watch cars race on a carpark isn't filling me with enthusiasm. Maybe my decades long love affair with F1 is dwindling?

Hopefully the weekend can surprise me :)
 
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Normally, I'm excited for race weekend, but the idea of staying up to basically midnight to watch cars race on a carpark isn't filling me with enthusiasm. Maybe my decades long love affair with F1 is dwindling?

Hopefully the weekend can surprise me :)

It will be another Max win (all credit to him as he is doing a great job) but that is the current sad state of F1. I have went from watching every qualiy and race to now in 24 having skipped three race weekends in a row and not even catching the highlights. My nearly 30 year devotion to F1 has gone.
 
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Looks like Ferrari have ballsed up the livery. All they had to do was make it all blue. Instead it looks like we are going to have a horrible red and light blue disaster of a design.
 
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Looks like Ferrari have ballsed up the livery. All they had to do was make it all blue. Instead it looks like we are going to have a horrible red and light blue disaster of a design.
100% it looks terrible. Ferrari doing a Ferrari lol.
 
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Looks like Ferrari have ballsed up the livery. All they had to do was make it all blue. Instead it looks like we are going to have a horrible red and light blue disaster of a design.
I really liked the look of all blue car/overalls I saw last week. Then they go and drop plan D on us instead.. :/
 
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I really shouldn't have expected more from the Ferrari Blue paint scheme. Was fully aboard the social media hype train :cry:

Definitely a "Plan D, Question? We are checking" kind of paint job.
 
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