Miami Grand Prix

The Formula 1 season resumes with the Miami Grand Prix from 1–3 May, marking the next chapter after an unusual early-season break. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, originally scheduled for April, were both cancelled, resulting in a gap of several weeks between the opening races in Australia, China and Japan, and the continuation of the championship in the United States.

This makes Miami a pivotal point in the season, both competitively and logistically. Rather than travelling directly from the Middle East, teams will now depart from their European bases for Florida. The DHL Motorsports team will coordinate the transportation of 1,200 tonnes of freight across the Atlantic. Essential items such as cars and race equipment are flown in, while non-essential items such as hospitality infrastructure are shipped in advance by sea.

Miami also takes on a new role in the calendar structure. For the first time, the Canadian Grand Prix follows directly after Miami as part of Formula 1’s efforts to improve regionalisation and reduce long-haul freight movements. Rather than heading straight to Europe, the championship will remain in North America, which will streamline logistics and support sustainability targets.