Miami Grand Prix
| Miami International Autodrome | |
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| Race information | |
|---|---|
| Number of times held | 3 |
| First held | 2022 |
| Most wins (drivers) |  Max Verstappen (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) |  Red Bull Racing (2) |
| Circuit length | 5.412 km (3.363 miles) |
| Race length | 308.326 km (191.584 miles) |
| Laps | 57 |
| Last race (2024) | |
| Pole position | |
| Podium | |
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| Fastest lap | |
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The Miami Grand Prix is a Formula One Grand Prix which was held for the first time during the 2022 season, with the event taking place at the Miami International Autodrome on a ten-year contract.
History
[edit]Miami’s history of hosting racing events dates back as far as the early 1980s. Ralph Sanchez, a local Miami promoter and racing car driver proposed a race on a hybrid street/permanent circuit in Bayfront Park in the center of Miami to Formula One rights holder Bernie Ecclestone, but for various reasons was not able to make it work. So Sanchez instead ran IMSA sportscar racing on the circuit starting in 1983 for 3 years before switching to another location in Bicentennial Park in 1986. The American CART IndyCar series ran in various locations in and around Miami from the mid-1980s and mid-1990s to 2010, including Tamiami Park further inland, Bicentennial Park and the Homestead-Miami oval speedway further south of the famous Florida city.
In 2018, a proposal for the Miami Grand Prix as a round of the Formula One World Championship was submitted to the city of Miami, with 2019 proposed as the first date for the race and its location around PortMiami.[1] After complications arose due to PortMiami's construction and development plans, a proposal was submitted for a 2021 race at Hard Rock Stadium.[2] The track then moved locations from the downtown area to the area near Hard Rock Stadium and its nearby parking lots. The race did not make it to the 2021 calendar, which saw the debut of a street circuit in Jeddah for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and was announced in April 2021 for the 2022 calendar.[3] The event was a part of the 2022 Formula One World Championship, with the race taking place at the Miami International Autodrome on a ten-year contract.[4][5][6] The inaugural Miami Grand Prix took place on May 8, 2022.[7]
Circuit
[edit]The circuit, designed and delivered by Formula One track designers Apex Circuit Design, was purpose built for the event, with several potential track designs proposed and tested.[8] Stephen M. Ross, owner of the stadium, had been trying to bring about the Miami Grand Prix for several years before being successful. The circuit layout is designed in a way that local residents would not be disrupted by the races. The track is a permanent style circuit with temporary infrastructure, such as barriers and fences, which will be removed when there is no racing.[9] It is also one of the newest racetracks in the United States. The racetrack opened on May 7, 2022; the first session was held a day later, on May 8, 2022.
Winners
[edit]Repeat winners (drivers)
[edit]Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Driver | Years won | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Max Verstappen
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2022, 2023 | |
| Source:[10] | |||
Repeat winners (constructors)
[edit]Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Red Bull Racing
|
2022, 2023 | |
| Source:[10] | |||
By year
[edit]All Miami Grands Prix were held at the Miami International Autodrome.
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Max Verstappen
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Red Bull Racing-RBPT | Report |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen
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Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT | Report |
| 2024 |  Lando Norris
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McLaren-Mercedes | Report |
| Source:[10] | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Cooper, Adam (May 4, 2018). "First images of proposed Miami Formula 1 circuit layout revealed". Autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Agreement in principle reached to host the first-ever Miami Grand Prix". Formula1.com. October 16, 2019. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ Haldenby, Nicky (April 18, 2021). "Miami Grand Prix to join F1 calendar in 2022". F1Destinations.com. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
- ^ "Miami Grand Prix to join F1 calendar in 2022, with exciting new circuit planned". Formula1.com. April 18, 2021. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Miami to hold first Grand Prix in 2022". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on October 28, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Miami Grand Prix joins F1 calendar for 2022 season". Autosport.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Formula 1 announces 23-race calendar for 2022". Formula1.com. October 15, 2021. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ "Miami GP: Everything you need to know about F1's newest race – including how the track was designed". Formula1.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "F1: New car park track proposed for 2021 Miami Grand Prix". RaceFans. October 4, 2019. Archived from the original on November 11, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Miami – Wins". StatsF1. Archived from the original on May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 7, 2023.