After all the hype and expectations, Formula One has finally reached the “Magic City”. It is with great hype and expectations that every Formula One holds this race. New Venue is always a wild ride, the doubt of it being a success or it going down is entertaining. As Miami gears up for the event of the month, Miami Grand Prix 2022, let’s slide through everything we need to know.
Miami Grand Prix 2022 Venue: Miami International Autodromo
The race takes place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The stadium is the home to the National Football League side Miami Dolphins and the university team of University of Miami, Miami Hurricanes. Hard Rock Stadium have hosted six super bowls in the past, two World Series and a Wrestlemania among others.
The Orange Bowl which is an annual College Super Bowl and the Miami Open takes place here. In addition, The stadium was also the home to the Major League Baseball franchise Florida Marlins from 1993 until 2011. The Miami Autodromo where the race happens revolves around the Stadium.
The Miami Autodromo International Circuit is a temporarily purpose-built circuit with a permanent feel. The surface is Asphalt and the total kilometers would be 3,363 miles (5412 kilometers). A maximum of 320 km/h can be achieved here.
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Miami Grand Prix 2022 Dates and Timings
First Free Practice: Saturday 7 May 2022, 12:00 am
Second Free Practice: Saturday 7 May 2022, 2:00 am
Third Free Practice: Saturday 7 May 2022, 11:00 pm
Qualifying: Sunday 8 May 2022, 01:30 pm
Race Day: Monday 9 May 2022, 01:00 pm
Interesting Statistics about Miami Grand Prix
- Miami is the eleventh venue to host Grand Prix in the United States of America.
- It is the second venue in Florida to host the F1, also one of the two venues in the States.
- Miami is the 76th venue to ever host the Formula One Grand Prix
- Miami is hosting the Grand Prix for the first time ever
Miami Grand Prix 2022 Prediction: Who will win the Miami F1 Race?
Max Verstappen and Charles Le Clerc are highly expected to win the race. Given their current form, both are moving in quite a form. However, it’s a new track where they have zero experience. Therefore the title can be won by anyone
McLaren will be expected to keep up the good work they are on right now. They came from the lowest 14th to podium finishes only recently. Mercedes, on the other hand, will be trying to finish higher. Hamilton will try his luck on the new circuit and finish above tenth.
Carlos Sainz Jr. will be trying not to get out in the first itself. Alfa Romeo will aim to repeat their good performance.
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Entertainment
The Netflix docu-series Drive to Survive has increased F1’s popularity, particularly in the United States, making the Miami Grand Prix 2022 one of the season’s most exciting and glamorous events. Similar to the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is expected to be crammed with celebrities, yachts, and luxury. Several A-listers are going to turn up on race day. Basketball Legends LeBron James and Micheal Jordan have confirmed thier presence. Subsequently, David Beckham and Tom Brady did the same.
The stadium is surrounded by heavy Caribbean cultured bars and various nightclubs and pubs. The region is heavily influenced with the entertainment culture and having fun. There are lot of parties planned to happen on the day in all those above-mentioned places of nightlife. Additionally, there is a fake Marina built in the circuit in a model of a harbour which has already been viral. Lot of people have made Instagram reels and TikTok on the Marina and is currently a major meme.
Live performances by the Closer fame “The Chainsmokers”, the Post Malone, Tiesto, Zedd and Maluma are expected to happen. A wonderful weekend flushed with equal excitement and fun is granted for the viewers and fans.
Top 5 Constructors with Highest Points in Constructors Championship 2022-2023
| Constructor | Points |
| Ferrari Racing | 124 |
| Red Bull | 113 |
| Mercedes | 77 |
| McLaren | 46 |
| Alfa Romeo | 25 |
Top 5 Drivers with Highest Points in Drivers’ Championship 2022-2023
| Name | Points | Constructors |
| Charles Le Clerc | 86 | Ferrari Racing |
| Max Verstappen | 59 | RedBull |
| Sergio Perez | 54 | RedBull |
| George Russell | 49 | Mercedes |
| Carlos Sainz Jr | 38 | Ferrari Racing |
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