It's time to watch the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live streams, which have their grid. And while the emboldened Checo did what he needed to do in Qualifying, his position is arguably owed to others' mistakes.
You'll be able to watch it play out online, so read on and we'll show you how to watch F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, potentially for FREE.
The 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix starts at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. BST / 6:30 a.m. AEDT today (Sunday, May 7th).
• FREE LIVE STREAM — Watch on ABC (US), RTL Zwee (Luxembourg) or ORF (Austria)
• U.K. — Watch on Sky Sports or Now
• U.S. — Watch on ABC via Sling or Fubo.TV and ESPN Plus
• Watch anywhere — Try ExpressVPN 100% risk free
Yes, the Red Bull driver in pole position will be Sergio Perez, while Max Verstappen's in ninth. And it's all because of Turn Seven shenanigans. During the first run in qualifying, Verstappen had to throw out his lap after going wide at Turn Seven. Then, during the second run, the session ended after Ferrari's Charles Leclerc hit the barriers at that same turn, causing the session to end.
Leclerc blamed himself when talking to the press, stating ""But I put myself in this condition. I wanted the set-up and I knew it would be tricky, but I thought I would be able to extract the maximum out of the car in Q3, which is normally one of my strong points."
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso is P2, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz is P3 and Haas' Kevin Magnussen took P4. Alpine driver Pierre Gasly took fifth, and George Russell is the higher-placed Mercedes driver, at sixth. Lewis Hamilton is No. 13.
Full schedule is below, and lights are out at the Miami Grand Prix at 3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. BST / 6:30 a.m. AEDT on Sunday (May 7th). Make sure you don't miss a second of it by watching a Miami Grand Prix live stream — potentially for FREE.
Read on for details of how to watch, and don't forget to check out our full 2023 F1 live streams hub for more information including the full schedule for the season.
FREE Miami Grand Prix live streams
How to watch the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream for FREE
If you're lucky enough to live in Austria or Luxembourg then you can enjoy every second of the F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream for FREE. And this weekend, since we're in the US, Americans can watch for free too!
That's because the free-to-air RTL Zwee in Luxembourg will be showing every session of the Grand Prix, as will ORF in Austria. And on ABC in the US!
But what if you're usually based in one of those countries but aren't at home for the Miami Grand Prix live stream? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don't worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below.
Our favorite VPN service right now is ExpressVPN, but you'll find others in our best VPN services list.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Austrian service, you'd select Austria from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Servus or another website and watch the race.
2023 Miami Grand Prix live streams around the world
How to watch the F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream in the US
As with every F1 race this season, the 2023 Miami Grand Prix live stream will be shown on ABC and ESPN. Coverage will be spread across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNEWS, with the race itself on ABC and ESPN Plus.
There are several ways you can access ABC and ESPN — and two of them are among our picks for the best streaming services. ABC, also, can be pulled down with one of the best TV antennas.
ABC and ESPN are available through most cable packages as well as cable TV replacement services, including Sling TV, Fubo.TV, YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV.
ABC is only available for Sling Blue in select markets, though, so you may prefer Fubo for this one. As well as being available through your cable service, you can also stream the race via the ESPN app, or on the Watch section of ESPN's website. However, you'll need to authenticate with your satellite, cable or live TV provider credentials to watch any sessions.
If you don't want to pay for live ABC and ESPN in some fashion or another, your best alternative is F1 TV Pro. This is F1's own official F1 live stream service, and as with ESPN's own coverage, it uses the feed from Sky Sports F1.
F1 TV Pro costs $10 per month or $80 for the season, which is much better value considering there are 23 races this year. Plus you also get Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Supercup races, and F1's archive of classic Grands Prix.
And remember, if you're usually based in the U.S. but aren't there at the moment, you can still watch the services you already subscribe to via a VPN such as ExpressVPN — meaning you can view the F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream in the UK
As usual, Sky Sports F1 will show the 2023 Miami Grand Prix live stream, and in up to 4K resolution.
You'll need to be a Sky Sports subscriber to watch the F1 live streams: the Sky Sports F1 channel is available for £15 per month (Sky Q is required), and there are packages available that give you lots more channels for only a bit extra.
To follow it in ultra high-definition 4K, you'll need to pay a little more: you'll need a Sky Q set-top box or Sky Glass and a package that includes both Ultra HD and Sky Sports F1. In total, that'd come to at least £45 a month, plus a £20 one-off payment if you're not an existing subscriber.
A far cheaper option is to buy a Now Sports Pass. For all 11 Sky Sports channels, you'll want the £33.99 for one month. There's no 4K available here, though.
Again, if you're usually based in the U.K. but are elsewhere at the moment, you can still watch the services you subscribe to by using one of the best VPN services.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream in Canada
TSN has the Miami Grand Prix live stream in Canada in English, while RDS has coverage in French. F1 TV Pro also remains an option for fans.
All sessions are broadcast on TSN, and if you receive the network through your cable or satellite provider, you can use TSN Go by signing in with your TV service credentials. Cord-cutters will want to check out TSN Direct, which comes in day- and month-long passes for $8 or $20 CAD, respectively. The TSN app will allow you to live stream the race from your phone, streaming box or supported device.
Not actually in Canada at the moment? ExpressVPN and other VPN services can help you access the services you already subscribe to.
How to watch the 2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream in Australia
Fox Sports has the rights to the Miami Grand Prix live stream in Australia, which means you can watch all the action online via Foxtel.
Kayo Sports is another option. This service offers new subscribers a 14-day free trial, while one-month subscriptions start at $25.
You can also use one of the best VPN services to follow the action from your home country even when you're elsewhere.
F1 Miami Grand Prix — Starting grid
| Grid order | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
| 2 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 4 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
| 5 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault |
| 6 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 7 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 8 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine Renault |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 10 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
| 11 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas Ferrari |
| 13 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 14 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
| 15 | Nyck De Vries | Alphatauri |
| 16 | Lando Norris | Mclaren |
| 17 | Yuki Tsunoda | Alphatauri |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 19 | Oscar Piastri | Mclaren |
| 20 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
F1 Miami Grand Prix schedule
2023 F1 Miami Grand Prix live stream: Practice, qualifying and race weekend schedule
The Miami Grand Prix weekend begins Friday (May 5), with practice 1 and 2, practice 3 and qualifying are on Saturday (May 6) and the race on Sunday (May 7).
Friday, May 5
Practice 1
- 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ET
- 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
- 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. BST
- 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. AEDT
Practice 2
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PT
- 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. BST
- 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. AEDT
Saturday, May 6
Practice 3
- 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. PT
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. BST
- 3:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. AEDT
Qualifying
- 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET
- 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. PT
- 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. BST
- 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. AEDT
Sunday, May 7
Miami Grand Prix
- 3:30 p.m. ET
- 12:30 p.m. PT
- 8:30 p.m. BST
- 6:30 a.m. AEDT
F1 2023 car and driver line-ups
| Team | Driver 1 | Driver 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull | Max Verstappen | Sergio Perez |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc | Carlos Sainz |
| Mercedes | Lewis Hamilton | George Russell |
| Alpine | Esteban Ocon | Pierre Gasly |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Oscar Piastri |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso | Lance Stroll |
| Alfa Romeo | Valtteri Bottas | Guanyu Zhou |
| Alpha Tauri | Yuki Tsunoda | Nyck de Vries |
| Haas | Kevin Magnussen | Nico Hülkenberg |
| Williams | Alex Albon | Logan Sargeant |
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