This weekend, Formula 1 is back in the US with the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, May 4.
Fresh off a dominant win in Saudi Arabia, Oscar Piastri heads into the weekend as the favourite. The McLaren man has been in scintillating form this season, with three GP wins under his belt.
His teammate Lando Norris, who famously clinched his maiden F1 win at this very track in 2024, isn't far behind. The Brit thrives in Miami's fast-flowing layout and will no doubt be gunning for another trip to the top step.
Norris began his championship defence on the perfect note, winning this year's chaotic sprint race in Miami. With the sprint qualifying taking place in wet conditions and poor visibility, Charles Leclerc crashed en route the grid.
Max Verstappen, who finished last in the sprint race due to a 10 second penalty, however clinched the pole for Sunday's GP. Norris starts second, while Kimi Antonelli is third on the starting grid.
The Miami Grand Prix 2025 race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Miami Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Miami Grand Prix will take place at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami, United States on Sunday, May 4, and will begin at 4:00 p.m. local time (ET).
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Monday, May 5 | 6:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Monday, May 5 | 5:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Monday, May 5 | 4:00 a.m. |
F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 schedule
It's shaping up to be a jam-packed weekend of Formula 1 in Miami, with fans in for a double dose of action as the Sprint format returns.
Not only will Sunday feature the main Grand Prix event, but Saturday brings an all-out sprint race that will also count toward the championship standings, adding another layer of drama to an already electric weekend.
Here's how the full schedule breaks down for this high-octane weekend of racing:
All times are in AEST
| Date | Event | Start Time |
| Sat, May 3 | Free Practice | 2:30 a.m. |
| Sat, May 3 | Sprint qualifying | 6:30 a.m. |
| Sun, May 4 | Sprint race | 2:00 a.m. |
| Sun, May 4 | Grand Prix qualifying | 6:00 a.m. |
| Mon, May 5 | Miami Grand Prix | 6:00 a.m. |
Miami Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
Here's how to watch the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix across Australia.:
| TV channel | Fox Sports (506)
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| Live stream | Foxtel |
All the F1 action from Miami International Autodrome in Miami, United States will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
What is an F1 sprint race?
Six of the 24 events on the 2025 F1 calendar have been designated as sprint events. In a sprint race weekend, Friday's FP2 is replaced by a sprint qualifying session and the FP3 on Saturday makes way for the sprint race itself.
Covering just 100 kilometres (62.1 miles), roughly a third of the distance of a traditional Grand Prix, the sprint is a flat-out dash to the finish, with no mandatory stops to shake things up. It’s racing stripped down to its purest form: fastest to the flag wins. And with such tight margins, every move counts.
The sprint race is a high-pressure environment where anything can happen: no pit strategy means all these cars will be going fast and bold overtakes are a given. With points available, drivers just can't afford to get complacent.
The first eight cars to the finish line are awarded points, from eight to one, with the winner bagging a maximum of eight points.
F1 Miami Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | Ferrari |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 7 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 11 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 14 | Jack Doohan | Alpine |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 16 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 18 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 20 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
| Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
| Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
| Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
| Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
| May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
| May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
| May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
| May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
| Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
| Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
| Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format
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