F1 Miami Grand Prix: How to stream, start times and weather updates after 'cancellation fears'
Make sure you know when to tune in for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns this weekend, over a month on from Kimi Antonelli’s Japan win, so make sure you know exactly what time and where to watch the Miami Grand Prix… and if it’s going to be cancelled.
As it stands, Antonelli sits atop the F1 2026 table. However, he’s less than 10 points clear of Mercedes’ George Russell, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc not far behind.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, will be hoping for a return to form in Florida. He doesn’t have a strong track record in Miami, reaching a peak of sixth place in 2022.
So, will Hamilton regain some momentum with a record podium finish, or will Antonelli continue to dominate? It remains to be seen… if the Miami Grand Prix goes ahead, so let’s get into how to watch it, where to stream it online, and all of the start times you need to know.
What time does the main Miami Grand Prix race start?
This year’s Miami Grand Prix race begins at 9pm UK time on Sunday, May 3.
You can also tune in at 5pm on Saturday, May 2, for the sprint, followed by the qualifying round at 9pm.
Miami Grand Prix times and full schedule
As any F1 fan knows, a Grand Prix isn’t just one race. There’s a whole weekend of Formula 1 action in Miami, so here’s the entire schedule, complete with UK start times.
Thursday, April 30
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- 7pm: Drivers’ press conference
Friday, May 1
- 2:25pm: F2 practice
- 5pm: Practice session
- 7:25pm: F2 qualifying
- 8:10pm: Press conference
- 9:30pm: Sprint qualifying
Saturday, May 2
- 2:55pm: F2 sprint
- 5pm: Miami Grand Prix sprint
- 9pm: Miami Grand Prix qualifying
Sunday, May 3
- 5:25pm: F2 race
- 9pm: Miami Grand Prix
How to watch the F1 Miami Grand Prix
Fans in the UK can watch the Miami Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1.
If you’re not already a Sky subscriber, you have two options. You can add all Sky Sports channels – including F1, football, and Golf coverage – to your package for just £22 per month. You can also get the “ultimate” bundle for £35 per month, which includes Netflix.
If you don’t want to commit to Sky, there’s NOW TV. If you’re willing to commit to six months, you can get Sky Sports for £27.99 per month (and pay an extra £9 for 4K Ultra HD if you want crystal-clear Formula 1 action).
Where to stream the F1 Miami Grand Prix
Sky customers can stream the race via the Sky Go app.
Not only is Sky Go included with your subscription at no extra cost, but it’s available on a wide range of phones, tablets, and other devices. You can download the app if you have an Apple, Android, or Windows device, and you can access it via a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Similarly, if you have a NOW TV plan, you can stream the game live via its app. NOW TV offers a day membership for £14.99 too, if you just want to watch this event.
Has the Miami Grand Prix been cancelled?
At the time of writing, the Miami Grand Prix is going ahead as planned.
According to the latest BBC weather forecast, there’s a chance of “thundery showers” and lightning on Sunday.
This has sparked fears that the event could be cancelled. And, to be fair, a lightning strike could have a substantial impact on the weekend’s F1 action.
“In the event of lightning threatening the race, all cars must return to the pit lane and stop in the fast lane with teams then informed via the official messaging system that cars must be pushed from the fast lane and returned to their garages where the doors must remain open until otherwise instructed,” the FIA said in a statement (via GP Fans).
So, keep your fingers crossed!
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