How to Watch the 2026 Miami Grand Prix: The Ultimate Fan Guide (US & Global)

The 2026 Formula 1 season has already delivered its fair share of drama, and now the circus is touching down in Florida for the Miami Grand Prix.

This weekend is shaping up to be a massive one. Red Bull is reportedly bringing a major upgrade package to shed 9-10kg of weight from the struggling RB22, while the paddock is buzzing with rumors about Max Verstappen's future following the departure of his race engineer. Throw in the FIA's new engine power tweaks and the very real threat of Sunday thunderstorms, and Miami could be the most chaotic race of the year.

Whether you're a die-hard fan who sets an alarm for Free Practice 1 or a Drive to Survive convert tuning in for the Sunday spectacle, you need to know where to catch the action. Here is the ultimate guide on how to watch the 2026 Miami Grand Prix from anywhere in the world.

How to Watch the Miami GP in the United States

If you're watching from the US, the broadcasting landscape has shifted for 2026. The exclusive home for Formula 1 in the United States is now Apple TV.

Apple TV provides complete, all-access coverage of every Grand Prix live, including practice, qualifying, and the race itself. If you don't already have a subscription, this is the perfect weekend to jump on board.

Pro Tip: Apple TV offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. You can sign up on Friday, watch the entire Miami Grand Prix weekend for free, and decide if you want to keep the service for the rest of the season.

How to Watch the Miami GP in the UK and Europe

For our European brothers and sisters, the broadcasting rights remain with the established heavyweights.

In the UK and Ireland:

Sky Sports F1 remains the exclusive home of Formula 1. They offer comprehensive coverage with their dedicated commentary team, pre-race build-up, and post-race analysis. If you don't want to commit to a long-term Sky contract, the best and most flexible option is to grab a NOW TV Sports Membership. You can buy a Day or Month pass to stream the Sky Sports F1 channel without a dish or a contract.

In France:

Canal+ continues to hold the exclusive broadcasting rights for Formula 1. You can stream all the sessions live via the myCANAL app.

How to Watch from Anywhere Else (The VPN Route)

What if you're traveling this weekend, or you live in a region where the local broadcast is too expensive or simply unavailable? The internet always provides a solution, and in this case, it's a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

A VPN allows you to route your internet connection through a server in another country. This means you can log into your existing streaming accounts (like Apple TV or NOW TV) while abroad, or access free-to-air broadcasts in other countries (like Austria's ORF or Belgium's ServusTV, which often show races for free).

2026 Miami Grand Prix Weekend Schedule

(All times are Eastern Time - ET)

Friday, May 1

•Free Practice 1: 11:00 AM

•Sprint Shootout: 3:00 PM

Saturday, May 2

•Sprint Race: 11:00 AM

•Qualifying: 3:00 PM

Sunday, May 3

•Miami Grand Prix: 3:00 PM

Storylines to Watch This Weekend

Don't just turn on the TV; know what you're watching for. Here are the three biggest storylines heading into Miami:

1. Red Bull's Desperation Upgrade: The RB22 has been a disaster so far in 2026. Sources say the car is nearly 10kg overweight. Red Bull is bringing a massive upgrade package to Miami to shed that weight and fix their aerodynamic instability. If it doesn't work, the panic button will be officially pressed.

2. The Verstappen Watch: With Red Bull struggling and his race engineer leaving for McLaren, rumors are swirling that Max Verstappen is looking for an exit. Pundits like Martin Brundle warn that Mercedes and Ferrari don't have room for him. Watch Max's body language and team radio this weekend—it will tell you everything you need to know.

   
   

3. Thunderstorm Threat: The weather forecast for Sunday looks grim. A wet race on the tight, unforgiving Miami street circuit could throw the entire grid into chaos and produce a shock winner.

   
   

Get your snacks ready, fire up your streams, and settle in. Miami is going to be wild.