In a race run around a football stadium, Lando Norris utilized a hail-mary strategy and some timely yellow to claim his maiden F1 victory. This came after he set a rather dubious record of 15 career podium finishes without a win – the most ever.
Norris’ McLaren was rapid on the medium compound tire all weekend and when the team opted to leave him out much longer than the tire’s recommended operating window, a timely safety car allowed him to pit from the lead and not lose it.
Max Verstappen had the race well in hand prior to Logan Sargeant’s crash on lap 29 brought out the safety car. Verstappen had just pitted and would have re-inherited the lead after all pit stops had cycled through. But since the field has to reduce speed once the safety car is called for, Norris was able to duck into the pits, not lose as much time as normal racing conditions, and retain the lead.
Norris got a great launch when the race resumed on lap 33 and gradually pulled out a 8-second gap to Verstappen by the time the race ended.
Miami Grand Prix results
Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes
Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari
Carlos Sainz (55), Ferrari
Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes
Yuki Tsunoda (22), RB-Honda RBPT
George Russell (63), Mercedes
Fernando Alonso (14), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault
Nico Hülkenberg, (27), Haas-Ferrari
Pierre Gasly (10), Alpine-Renault
Lance Stroll (18), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Zhou Guanyu (24), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo (3), RB-Honda RBPT
Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas (77), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
Kevin Magnussen (20), Haas-Ferrari
Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes
Not classified: Logan Sargeant (2), Williams-Mercedes
🎙️ "It's about time, huh? What a race! It's been a long time coming, but finally, I've been able to do it. I'm so happy for my whole team, I finally delivered for them."
Lando has six-lap fresher tires than Max Verstappen, so if he gets a good launch from this safety car (which he has full control of), he could be in prime position for his maiden F1 win.
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Kevin Magnussen is summoned by the stewards
After yesterday's three-penalty performance, don't expect this to be a friendly chat. He's been all over the place all weekend.
With DRS aid, Piastri gets around Charles Leclerc's Ferrari in the hairpin at Turn 17 and has already pulled a gap on Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. The McLarens were rapid in the sprint and grand prix qualifying sessions on these medium tires.
A Haas Ferrari and Sir Lewis? That was spicy yesterday!
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Oscar Piastri is on the move
Up three spots to P3 nearly two laps in. Fernando Alonso, a bit farther down the order has also made three passes, he runs P13.
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Dream start for Max Verstappen
His Red Bull teammate overcooked it into turn 1 coming all the way across the racing line, effectively creating a barrier to the rest of the field. Though, he did almost clip Verstappen, which would've been a nightmare. He's already up 1.2s out of DRS range.
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⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ LIGHTS OUT
"And away we go!"
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Formation lap is underway
Just a couple minutes till lights out.
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Sky (notably) did not televise driver introductions
After all LL Cool J's version was widely panned last year, perhaps that was a tactical choice.
Nearly every driver lined up for introductions has some sort of a cooling vest or towel draped around them. It's scorchingly hot in Miami, temperatures in the upper 80s.
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Mario Andretti pleads his case
The American racing legend talked with Martin Brundle about Andretti Autosports' ongoing saga with the F1 and its current teams.
"Our intention is to be on the grid in 2026. ... Come to Silverstone, we'll show you we're ready."
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Fred Vasseur hints at Turn 1 fireworks
The Ferrari boss wants to be in front of Max Verstappen at the end of lap 1.
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Mercedes prank Brundle
As he was inspecting and describing the exhaust system of an F1 car, the Merc mechanics make it backfire.
"It's a good thing it hit my knee and nothing else!"
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Camila Cabello is Brundle's first guest
"I'm addicted, I love it, I need to come back."
She also says she's a Lewis Hamilton fan.
Miami Grand Prix starting grid
Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari
Carlos Sainz (55), Ferrari
Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes
Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes
George Russell (63), Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes
Nico Hülkenberg, (27), Haas-Ferrari
Yuki Tsunoda (22), RB-Honda RBPT
Lance Stroll (18), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Pierre Gasly (10), Alpine-Renault
Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault
Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes
Fernando Alonso (14), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas (77), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
Logan Sargeant (2), Williams-Mercedes
Kevin Magnussen (20), Haas-Ferrari
Zhou Guanyu (24), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
Daniel Ricciardo (3), RB-Honda RBPT
Formula 1 makes its first of three visits to the United States this weekend as it takes over the Hard Rock Stadium complex for the third-ever Miami Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has won each of the first two runnings of this race en route to two of his three world championships and again enters as the overwhelming favorite.
Here’s what to know ahead of the Miami Grand Prix race weekend:
Miami Grand Prix TV/Streaming schedule
All times Eastern
Friday, May 3 12:25-1:30 p.m.: Free practice 1 (ESPN, F1TV) 4:25-5:15 p.m.: Sprint qualifying (ESPN, F1TV)
Saturday, May 4 11:55 a.m.-1 p.m.: Sprint (ESPN, F1TV) 3:55-5 p.m.: Qualifying (ESPN, F1TV)
Sunday, May 5 2:30-3:55 p.m.: Pre-race show (ESPN, F1TV) 3:55-6 p.m.: Miami Grand Prix (ABC, F1TV)
2024 Miami Grand Prix details
Track: Miami International Autodrome (Miami Gardens, Florida), 3.36-mile, 19-turn temporary street circuit Length: 57 laps for 191.58 miles Lap record: 1:29.708s (Max Verstappen, Red Bull, 2023) Tire compounds: C2 (Hard), C3 (Medium), C4 (Soft)
Top drivers and best bets for the Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is statistically in the midst of the most individually dominant era in the history of F1. Since the beginning of the 2022 season he has won an incredible 38 of 49 races. That inevitability is reflected in BetMGM’s odds for the Miami Grand Prix.
Verstappen has a staggering -550 moneyline, meaning a $100 bet would yield only $18.18 in winnings. The next best odds belong Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Pérez at +800, which is eight dollars won for every dollar wagered. For comparison’s sake, last year Verstappen entered the weekend at -200, while Pérez was +300.
Best odds to win Max Verstappen (-550) Sergio Pérez (+800) Charles Leclerc (+1600) Carlos Sainz (+1600) Lando Norris (+1600)
Miami Grand Prix sprint results
Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari
Sergio Perez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT
Daniel Ricciardo (3), RB-Honda RBPT
Carlos Sainz (55), Ferrari
Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes
Nico Hülkenberg, (27), Haas-Ferrari
Yuki Tsunoda (22), RB-Honda RBPT
Pierre Gasly (10), Alpine-Renault
Logan Sargeant (2), Williams-Mercedes
Zhou Guanyu (24), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
George Russell (63), Mercedes
Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas (77), Kick Sauber-Ferrari
Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault
Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes
Fernando Alonso (14), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Kevin Magnussen (20), Haas-Ferrari
Lance Stroll (18), Aston Martin-Mercedes
Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes
Miami Grand Prix entries
Max Verstappen (1), Red Bull-Honda RBPT Sergio Pérez (11), Red Bull-Honda RBPT Charles Leclerc (16), Ferrari Carlos Sainz (55), Ferrari Lewis Hamilton (44), Mercedes George Russell (63), Mercedes Pierre Gasly (10), Alpine-Renault Esteban Ocon (31), Alpine-Renault Lando Norris (4), McLaren-Mercedes Oscar Piastri (81), McLaren-Mercedes Zhou Guanyu (24), Kick Sauber-Ferrari Valtteri Bottas (77), Kick Sauber-Ferrari Fernando Alonso (14), Aston Martin-Mercedes Lance Stroll (18), Aston Martin-Mercedes Kevin Magnussen (20), Haas-Ferrari Nico Hülkenberg, (27), Haas-Ferrari Daniel Ricciardo (3), RB-Honda RBPT Yuki Tsunoda (22), RB-Honda RBPT Logan Sargeant (2), Williams-Mercedes Alexander Albon (23), Williams-Mercedes
Weather for the Miami Grand Prix
The forecast calls for hot, muggy conditions with better than a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. The tarmac for the Miami Grand Prix already provides very low grip, so the combination of high temperatures, a slick track and mid-range tires could potentially make for some exciting racing.
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