Formula 1 once again prepares to descend through Miami Gardens. The anticipation of the Miami Autodrome hosting the F1 marks the 11th different venue in the United States to host the FIA World Formula 1 Championship. The track will host the fourth edition of the Miami Grand Prix since its inception in 2022.
The Miami GP track is part of the Hard Rock Stadium, which is conveniently located in Miami Gardens, home to the NFL team, the Miami Dolphins. Here’s everything you need to know about the Miami International Autodrome racing track.
The History Of Miami International Autodrome Race Track
The Miami International Autodrome is an F1 racing track constructed by the Apex Circuit Design. It was built to host F1 races on American soil and showcase to the world the glamour and glitz of Formula 1 to the motorsport world. The track opened a new chapter for motorsport racing in the United States. The city's vibrant tourist attractions, where Hollywood meets sports with promising racing, made the Miami International Autodrome racing track appealing to Formula 1.
Being just a temporary race track, it gives a permanent feel of adrenaline and excitement. The track also represents much of Miami’s extravagant sporting legacy. As the third Formula 1 racing track after Austin and Las Vegas, the Miami GP is home to the National Football League. The Hard Rock Stadium is the home ground of the NFL special team, the Miami Dolphins. The track reflects the exotic, lavish, and prestigious nightlife of Miami’s lucrative American fame and market.
Stats Of The Miami International Autodrome
The Miami International Autodrome is situated on the private grounds of the Hard Rock Stadium. The length of the track is about 5.412 kilometers and has 19 corners to pass by fellow drivers. The track is divided into three different sectors with two different DRS zones. The first inaugural Grand Prix was attended by 243,000 viewers for the race weekend in 2022.
First Race | 2022 |
Track Length | 5.41 KM |
Total Turns | 19 |
Total Laps | 57 |
Most Pole Position | Charles Leclerc -1 (2022) Sergio Perez-1 (2023) Max Verstappen-1 (2024) |
Most Wins | Max Verstappen (2) |
Most Podiums | Max Verstappen (3) |
The first sector of the track is a bit challenging and makes F1 cars rev through a set of corners that look like an S-bend. Then watch out for a triple apex at the left side of the track from Turn 6 to Turn 8. Here, the driver needs to be more focused, as, while exiting the apex, the track leads to a long, hard straightaway.
Records Made At The Miami International Autodrome
The Miami International Autodrome Racing Track is associated with a couple of records in the history of F1.
Lap Record: This record belongs to our Dutchman and current world championship defender, Max Verstappen, to date. With a blistering time of 1:29:708 seconds in 2023.
Fastest Lap: This honorable mention goes to Ferrari star driver Charles Leclerc. He secured a 1:28:796 of the seconds during qualifying way back in 2022.
Most Successful Wins: Max Verstappen won the Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome 2 times back-to-back in 2022 and 2023, respectively.
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