Subscribe

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

USA
Miami GP track
Prime
Special feature

The heavy-hitters that have brought Miami F1 GP to fruition

Formula 1 has long coveted a second race in the United States and, after several false dawns, the Miami Grand Prix is finally set to fill that void. Mark Gallagher finds out why it’s taken so long – and what the prime movers behind the new race are doing to ensure its success.

As Formula 1 stumbles blinking into the sunlight from under the shadow of COVID-19, the world championship enters its most ambitious season with a new jewel in its crown. A second grand prix in the United States – in Miami, capital of 
the Sunshine State of Florida – and one which features an almost unprecedented level of partnership between Formula One Management and the race promoter.

“The US is a key growth market for us” was F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali’s succinct summary when the race was confirmed last April. With Las Vegas's return also announced for 2023, America will soon boast a trio of events.

Previous article The past figures F1’s returning drivers will hope not to emulate
Next article Red Bull: Mercedes slump 'not the end' of an era in F1

Sign up for free

  • Get quick access to your favorite articles

  • Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers

  • Make your voice heard with article commenting.

Motorsport prime

Discover premium content
Subscribe

Edition

USA