F1 Miami Grand Prix 2026: TV, Streaming & Start Times
Since being held for the first time in 2022, the Miami Grand Prix has already become one of the biggest weekends on the Formula One calendar. This early in the season, the world’s fastest drivers are all desperate to put points on the board and turbocharge their chase for the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship.
US Formula One fans will be desperate to tune in and watch their favorite drivers, and not miss a second of the action. With F1 no longer available on traditional cable TV in the US, this guide ensures you know how to stream the Miami Grand Prize live online, how much it costs, and where you can sign up.
| Event | Miami Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| Competition | Formula One |
| Circuit | Miami International Autodrome |
| Race Date | May 3 |
| Race Time | 04.00 PM (ET) |
| TV / Streaming Coverage | Apple TV |
| Free Trial | 7-day Free Trial |
| Full F1 Schedule | Upcoming races on TV |
What TV channel is the Miami Grand Prix on?
F1 fans looking to watch the Miami Grand Prix will be able to do so on Apple TV. Back in October 2025, Apple TV signed a five-year, $750 million deal with Formula One making it the exclusive home of the sport in America until at least 2030.
This deal includes Practice, the Sprint Shootout, the Sprint Race, Qualifying and the race itself, meaning that fans will be able to keep up with all of the action in one place by simply subscribing to Apple TV. This will be the case for every race on the Formula One calendar, meaning that fans with an Apple TV subscription will be able to spend the next five years watching over 100 races on the platform.
Is the Miami Grand Prix available on streaming?
Yes, the Miami Grand Prix is available on streaming. All three days of action in Miami will be shown exclusively live on Apple TV, as will every other race on this year’s F1 calendar. To subscribe to Apple TV, customers will pay either $12.99 a month, or $99.00 a year, which would provide a saving of around $56 compared to paying for the subscription monthly.
An Apple TV subscription will provide access to all Formula One races over the next five years, through the 2030 Formula One season. But it’s not just F1 you get access to. Apple TV now includes all MLS action within its standard subscription, and fans who want even more sport can also choose to bundle Apple TV with another service such as Peacock. This Peacock bundle costs just $14.99 per month, and provides subscribers access to the NFL and PGA Tour Golf, as well as other sporting action like Premier League soccer.
How can I stream the Miami Grand Prix?
To stream the Miami Grand Prix, or any other Formula One race this year, fans will need an Apple TV subscription, which will grant them access to the entire race weekend from the first Practice on Friday to race day on Sunday. The race will be available through the Apple TV app, which can be used on mobile, tablet, and laptop devices, as well as Smart TV’s, video game consoles, and more.
- Open Apple TV
- Sign in or create an Apple Account
- Start your subscription or free trial if available
- Search for the Miami Grand Prix or Formula One
- Select the live session and start streaming
Can I watch the Miami Grand Prix for free?
Yes, fans will be able to watch the Miami Grand Prix for free through a free trial of Apple TV. The service offers a seven-day free trial, meaning that F1 fans will be able to sign up for the trial, get the full weekend of action, and cancel their trial before receiving any charge for it. If fans are more interested in another race in the F1 calendar such as the Monaco Grand Prix or the famous Italian Grand Prix at Monza, they may choose to utilise their free trial then and get a full weekend of racing for free.
Alternatively, fans who have recently bought a new iPhone, iPad or Mac, may have three months of free Apple TV subscription waiting in their settings, allowing them access to the Miami Grand Prix, as well as a wide selection of other sports and entertainment within Apple TV.
Finally, fans will also be to watch Practice 1 and Practice 2 on Yahoo Sports, as part of the sub-licensing deal that Yahoo has for Formula One. This means that fans without an Apple TV subscription will be able to watch practices for free on the Yahoo website and app.
F1 Miami Grand Prix - FAQ
When is the Miami Grand Prix?
The Miami Grand Prix begins with Free Practice 1 on May 1st, and concludes with the Race on May 3rd.
What time is the Miami Grand Prix?
The Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race takes place at 12:00pm EST on Saturday the 2nd of May. Meanwhile, the Miami Grand Prix race starts at 4:00pm EST on Sunday the 3rd of May.
Is the Miami Grand Prix on ESPN?
No, at the end of the 2025 Formula One season, ESPN’s deal to show Formula One in the United States expired, meaning that the channel no longer has the Miami Grand Prix, or any other races in this year’s F1 schedule.
This marks the first time since 2017 that F1 will not be shown on ESPN in the US, as races will exclusively be shown on Apple TV for the next five years.
Can I watch the Miami Grand Prix on F1 TV?
Yes, fans can still watch the Miami Grand Prix through F1 TV, although this has changed under the new Apple TV deal. Fans will now have their F1 TV Premium, formerly known as F1 TV Pro, subscription bundled into their Apple TV subscription.
Once fans subscribe to Apple TV, they will get access to everything that F1 TV Premium provided previously, including unedited team radio, the Pit Lane channel, and live onboard cameras. Fans who still have an active annual subscription will still be able to watch races on the platform until their billing period comes to an end. At that point, they’ll have to switch over to Apple TV to watch all races going forward.