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Nearly five weeks after a forced spring break, we’re back to burning asphalt in the first of the three races in the United States this year. The Miami Grand Prix 2026 will welcome additional regultaion changes in an attempt to reduce "Mario Kart" racing and improve driver safety.
- Race Date: Sunday, March 29
- Start Time U.S. (ET): 1 p.m.
- Start Time U.K. (BST): 6 p.m.
- Start Time Aus (AEDT): 3 a.m. (Mon.)
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Inside the cockpits, Kimi Antonelli, who has qualified on pole in Miami for the second consecutive year, will have to watch his slow start, especially with the likes of Verstappen (+0.166s) and Leclerc (+0.345) right behind him. Fans will be happy to see the Red Bull driver back up front, and combined with McLaren's newfound pace – they finished 1-2 in the Sprint yesterday – it does make for a more exciting race.
Even though George Russell has been nearly half a second behind the fastest car all weekend, he didn't look too flustered in the post-quali interview, saying that Miami is not a track he enjoys, so his P5 is not a cause for concern. Also note that the Miami GP has been moved three hours earlier amid the threat of thunderstorms in Florida.
Want to stay on top of all the action? Here’s how to stream the 2026 Miami Grand Prix live and watch F1 2026 online from anywhere in the world.
Miami Grand Prix: Live Streams & TV Information
Countries | Channels | Cost |
|---|---|---|
U.S. | $12.99/month (FREE trial) | |
U.K. | £20/month | |
Canada | CA$8/month | |
Australia | Fox Sports / Kayo Sports | AU$30/month (FREE trial) |
How to watch F1 Miami G.P. 2026 from anywhere
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You can still watch your Miami G.P. live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for F1 fans away on vacation or on business. NordVPN is one of the very best you can get for streaming:
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Can I watch the Miami Grand Prix 2026 for free?
Formula 1 fans in select countries can watch the 2026 Miami Grand Prix for free:
Luxembourg:
RTL Zwee keeps you across the action in every single 2026 Formula 1 race.
Belgium:
RTBF provides FREE F1 live streams in Belgium.
Austria:
ORF On is providing a FREE streaming service to catch all the action from Miami.
If you're visiting the U.S. or U.K. or anywhere else from these countries right now you can still catch the Miami G.P. for free. Just use NordVPN and select a server in Austria, Belgium or Luxembourg and you'll be good to go!
How to watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 in the U.S.
It’s all change in 2026 — not just for the cars, but for the American broadcaster of Formula 1.
Apple TV has taken the driver’s seat and will deliver full coverage of every race throughout the season, including the Miami Grand Prix. Subscriptions start at just $12.99/month, giving fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix.
New subscribers get a 7-day FREE trial.
Discover everything you need to know in our complete F1 Apple TV guide.
How to watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 in the U.K.
Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster in the U.K. of the Miami Grand Prix 2026.
Prices currently start at £20/month and streaming is also available through a NOW Sports Membership (£14.99 for a day pass).
You can also watch extended highlights on Sunday from 1 p.m. BST for free on Channel 4.
How to watch Miami Grand Prix 2026 in Canada
The Miami Grand Prix will be broadcast on TSN in Canada.
TSN+ plans are available for as little as CA$8/month to watch all the F1 action online.
What time is the Miami Grand Prix 2026 worldwide?
Lights out for the start of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix is set for 1 p.m. local time at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 3.
Here are the 2026 Miami Grand Prix start times in Europe, India, South Africa and other worldwide locations:
- 10 a.m. PT — Pacific Time (UTC−7)
- 12 p.m. CT — Central Time (UTC−5)
- 1 p.m. ET — Eastern Time (UTC−4)
- 2 p.m. BRT — Rio de Janeiro (UTC−3)
- 6 p.m. BST — United Kingdom (UTC+1)
- 7 p.m. CET — Central Europe (UTC+2)
- 7 p.m. SAST — South Africa (UTC+2)
- 9 p.m. GST — Dubai (UTC+4)
- 10:30 p.m. IST — New Delhi (UTC+5:30)
- 12 a.m. WIB (Mon.) — Jakarta (UTC+7)
- 1 a.m. CST (Mon.) — Shanghai (UTC+8)
- 3 a.m. AEDT (Mon.) — Melbourne (UTC+11)
What are the new regulation changes for the Miami Grand Prix?
The fresh changes include adjustments to the energy management parameters during qualifying, which will see a reduction in the maximum permitted recharge from 8 MJ to 7 MJ. This will allow drivers to go more flat-out and avoid harvesting unnecessary energy. Additionally, the peak superclipping power has been increased, so drivers will spend less time recharging and managing energy during the race.
As for race starts, a new low-power detection system will be introduced to identify slow starters, who will then be given a minimum acceleration boost via automatic MGU-K deployment to avoid accidents caused by large speed differentials. Such changes were already expected prior to the Japanese Grand Prix, but the crash of Oliver Bearman only reinforced the need to revisit the regulations.
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