{"id":76300,"date":"2023-05-04T18:33:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T18:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=76300"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:12:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:12:34","slug":"the-essential-guide-to-formula-1-miami-miami-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/the-essential-guide-to-formula-1-miami-miami-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"GRAZIA Travel Guide: F1 Miami \u2014 The Essential Guide to Miami’s Formula 1 Race Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix<\/a> is back \u2014 and this year\u2019s Miami International Autodrome<\/a> is better than ever. Taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium from May 5-7, the big race weekend will draw top talent from the Grand Prix scene including Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz<\/a> and 2022 winner Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n

The Miami International Autodrome track at Hard Rock Stadium<\/a> is the first circuit to be designed by and with the support of Formula 1. It has the capacity to hold 65,000 fans and features a 5.41-kilometer circuit length with 19 corners and three straights with top speeds estimated to be a staggering 200 miles per hour.<\/p>\n

Fans can attend with a variety of ticket options, including Grandstand, Campus Pass, Luxury and private Suites. For a truly unparalleled viewing experience, the Clubs offer panoramic views as well as premium food and beverage options, including the brand-new Boathouse and Views at Turn 1. For 2023, the team village will move to the football field and a new permanent Paddock Club will make its debut. Hard Rock Beach Club and MIA Marina are back, featuring brand-new sunset cabanas and there is an incredible selection of food and beverage options from award-winning chefs and restaurants like local favorites Casa Tua, Bodega and Doma, along with cocktails from Flor de Cana, Herradura and Glenfiddich \u2014 all the fuel fans need for a day at the races.<\/p>\n

Everything to Know About the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix from A to Z:<\/h4>\n

A – App<\/strong><\/p>\n

The official Miami Grand Prix app gives fans the chance to manage their electronic tickets and explore the Campus with an interactive 3D map.<\/p>\n

B – Beach Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Hard Rock Beach Club located on the outside of Turns 11-13 of the track with signature pools, multiple bars and all-day cuisine is where South Beach meets Formula 1.<\/p>\n

C – Casa Tua<\/strong><\/p>\n

The soulful, boutique hospitality space Casa Tua Trackside Club offers impeccable service and authentic Italian cuisine at Turn 1 and offers trackside views of the action in the surroundings of a private members\u2019 club.<\/p>\n

D – Dolphins<\/strong><\/p>\n

The legendary Miami Dolphins are the oldest professional sports team in Florida, with their inaugural season in 1966, and the only NFL team in South Florida, playing home games at Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n

E –<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Environmentally friendly<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In line with the Sustainability Agenda of Formula 1, organizers of the Miami Grand Prix have a climate action plan aimed at reducing energy consumption and waste and hosting a fully sustainable event by 2030.<\/p>\n

F – Food & Beverage<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Over 65 of Miami\u2019s top restaurants bring the authentic flavor of South Florida to the Miami International Autodrome each year.<\/p>\n

G – Gondolas\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known as the Heineken Highline, the 12 cable-cabin, glass-floor open-air gondolas provide fans with a bird\u2019s-eye view across the Miami International Autodrome.<\/p>\n

H – Hard Rock Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n

A global entertainment destination and cultural curator of world-class events, Hard Rock Stadium is the centrepiece of the Formula 1 Miami Campus and is home to the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Open presented by Ita\u00fa.<\/p>\n

I – Internships<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year the circuit provided 12 internships to students from nearby Florida Memorial University and St. Thomas University and residents; this year the internship program has expanded to welcome 23 students from the local area.<\/p>\n

J – Jobs and employment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Initial planning of the Miami International Autodrome started in the spring of 2019; the overall economic impact had reached $350 million and supported more than $100 million in salaries and wages for over 3,000 local workers.<\/p>\n

K – Karting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students part of the F1 in Schools program took part in a karting event and have received tickets to this year\u2019s Miami Grand Prix. The program is dedicated to introducing students to design, engineering and teamwork.<\/p>\n

L – Logan Sargeant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seven years since Alex Rossi was the last American to compete full-time in F1, South Florida-native Logan Sargeant lines-up for Williams on the starting grid in 2023.<\/p>\n

M – MIA Margarita<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With its unmistakable blend of Tequila, triple sec and lime juice, served with salt on the rim of the glass, once again the Herradura Ultra MIA Margarita will be the signature cocktail of the event.<\/p>\n

N – North Suites<\/strong><\/p>\n

Located on top of the Turn 1 North Grandstand, the 1 luxury open-air North Suites are new to the circuit for 2023 with a curated food and beverage menu all-weekend long.<\/p>\n

O – Overtaking<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year featured 45 official overtaking maneuvers, aided by the three Drag Reduction System (DRS) zones where cars open up their rear wing, to increase their top speed advantage over a rival ahead.<\/p>\n

P – Paddock Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

A brand-new permanent bespoke three-story facility with a breathtaking rooftop has been built above the pits and will house luxury suites for over 6,000 VIPs with views of the start\/finish line.<\/p>\n

Q – Qualifying\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Grand Prix weekend includes two hours of practice on Friday, an hour on Saturday morning then Qualifying to determine the grid for race day. Qualifying is split into three parts: Q1, Q2, and Q3. Each session lasts for a specific amount of time and eliminates a number of cars with Q1 lasting 18 minutes (eliminating five drivers) Q2 lasting 15 minutes (another five), and Q3 lasting 12 minutes to determine the order of the top 10 on the grid.<\/p>\n

R – Race stats<\/strong><\/p>\n

The inaugural Miami Grand Prix was won by Max Verstappen, who completed the 57 laps in 1 hour 34 minutes and 24.258 seconds. His margin of victory was 3.786 seconds from Charles Leclerc and he set the fastest race lap time of a 1m31.361s.<\/p>\n

S – Speeds<\/strong><\/p>\n

The highest top speed recorded at the end of the straight in the 2022 race was 214.75mph, set by Kevin Magnussen in the Haas. The average speed for the 57 laps of last year\u2019s race was 121.70mph.<\/p>\n

T – Turns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Planning for Miami International Autodrome began in 2019 in which originally 45 different iterations of layout were drawn; the anticlockwise course features 19 turns in total, seven right-handers and 12 left.<\/p>\n

U – Understeer<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the sensation in a race car that all drivers dislike. To understeer going into a corner means the front of the car washes out and runs wide. There is no front-end grip and the result is often contact with the wall. In contrast, oversteer is when the rear of the car steps out of line and causes a driver to spin off.<\/p>\n

V – Village<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New for 2023 is the Team Village, where the ten teams, the FIA, F1 and Pirelli will base their hospitality units on the field of Hard Rock Stadium.<\/p>\n

W – Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year the construction of a dry-dock Marina inside Turns 6-8 of the Miami International Autodrome was one of the most ambitious projects to bring a new level of fan experience to the race. This year the MIA Marina and Yacht Club will feature a new luxury space, the Sunset Cabanas, that will include real water with ornamental style pools.<\/p>\n

X – Xtreme\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The sound from the Hard Rock Beach Club resonated around the Campus in 2022 with a number of iHeartRadio DJs providing the music mix throughout the weekend. DJ Xtreme brought his musical sounds to wind up the first day of action on the Friday evening last year.<\/p>\n

Y – Yacht Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Yacht Club Suites at the iconic MIA Marina provide elevated views of Turns 6 and 7 of the Miami International Autodrome. For 2023, The Yacht Club Suites will include cuisine curated by renowned chef Michelle Bernstein.<\/p>\n

Z – Zone (Fan Zone)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The F1 Fan Zone has been enhanced and improved for 2023 and is the place to visit on Campus for activations including autograph sessions and eSports simulators, Pit Stop challenges, photo booths, a replica podium, merchandise stalls and family entertainment.<\/p>\n

Read the new GRAZIA Gazette: F1<\/em> edition:<\/strong><\/p>\n