F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch the Race Weekend Live Online for Free
The first race in the United States this season goes from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3. Here's how to watch for free.
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After a monthlong hiatus, Formula 1 is back, as the league travels to Miami for the first grand prix in the United States in the 2026 season. With all eyes on Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell with Mercedes sitting at the top of the leaderboard, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton are looking for victory to rise in the ranks.
Meanwhile, recording artists Zedd, Nelly, Marshmello, DJ Diesel, Kane Brown and Loud Luxury are all set to perform trackside at parties during race weekend, while Guns N’ Roses are headlining the official Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix kickoff concert Thursday night (April 30) at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida.
Broadcasting live from Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida, the F1 Miami Grand starts with Practice 1 on Friday, May 1, with a start time of noon ET/9 a.m. PT. Race weekend ends with race day on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
Where to Stream the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Online, At a Glance:
- Dates: May 1-3
- Location: Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stream: Apple TV
Apple TV is the best way for fans to tune in to every race for the 2026 season, at no additional cost — just the subscription price at $12.99 per month, or $99 per year.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Miami Grand Prix.
How to Watch the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Online for Free
New Apple TV subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial, which is more than enough time to watch the F1 Miami Grand Prix for free.
In addition, Apple TV has all F1 races for the 2026 season. It has all warmups, practices, sprints and qualifying coverage and other extras, such as Drive to Survive (in U.S. only), with no blackouts. All races livestream in 4K Dolby Vision with 5.1 surround sound and Apple’s “Multiview” experiences.
2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix Schedule
The Miami Grand Prix starts with practice, sprints and qualifying races on Friday, May 1, and concludes with race day on Sunday, May 3. Here’s the full schedule below:
Friday, May 1
- Free Practice 1: Noon ET/9 a.m. PT
- Sprint Shootout: 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT
Saturday, May 2
- Sprint Race: Noon ET/9 a.m. PT
- Qualifying: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
Sunday, May 3
- Race Day: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT
