Poll: Miami Grand Prix 2022, Miami - Race 5

Rate the 2022 Miami Grand Prix out of ten

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When was the track built?

Making 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 takes 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 will feature 19 corners, three straights, potential for three DRS zones, and an estimated top speed of 320km/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.

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Thanks @chrismscotland

I do have a soft-spot for late races as they don't ruin your enjoyment of the weekend, so hoping this track can delivery.

The abuse they've gotten for building a fake harbour is fully justified though :D
 
Flying to see my parents this weekend for the first time since Xmas 2019 and thought I'd miss this GP but the late times mean that any family meals will be over and should be able to sit down with my dad to watch this. Saying that, he'll probably fall asleep before the start and I'll have to listen to him snore :D
 
Why do I keep getting this confused with the upcoming Vegas track? They're two completely different layouts on the opposite side of the US, yet all week I've been thinking "why are they so fixated on putting a fake marina next to the track - the sea's hundreds of miles from the strip!". :rolleyes: :D
 
this_is_gav said:
Why do I keep getting this confused with the upcoming Vegas track? They're two completely different layouts on the opposite side of the US, yet all week I've been thinking "why are they so fixated on putting a fake marina next to the track - the sea's hundreds of miles from the strip!". :rolleyes: :D
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In a weird way i think it would make more sense if its somewhere hundreds of miles away from the sea rather than practically next to it.
 
SDK^ said:
I was wondering how they were going to get the water in - Last week there was a tweet showing the 'marina' half built and it looked as though it wasn't going to happen. Now I understand :/
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From what I’d read they were promised a track near the actual marina which they couldn’t get permission to use… so they did what they know: build a track in a car park :cry:
 
EVH said:
From what I’d read they were promised a track near the actual marina which they couldn’t get permission to use… so they did what they know: build a track in a car park :cry:
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It was these images I was referring to - the model vs the reality last week

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What the actual.... why is there a need for the track to have a fake or a real harbour? It doesn't add anything to the racing. Did they think people wouldn't realise? Those fake boats couldn't get of that fake paddling pool as there's no fake channel for them out to sea.
 
I could understand having the fake marina if it was a marketing gimmick from a company trying to sell their boats with guided tours by salesmen,
but to put it there just for the sake of it is pretty lame
 
First time I've seen the track. More point and squirt dullness, with the added classlessness of the US. And WTF is that mickey mouse last sector. Seems even worse than the old Singapore sling, or the castle in Baku.

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FIRST LOOK! Onboard with Charles Leclerc at Miami International Autodrome in F1 22

He's the championship leader, he's one of the cover stars of F1 22 - and now Charles Leclerc takes us for the first trip around Miami International Autodrome...
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