F1: Is Miami Grand Prix on TV today?
Everything you need to know about the race at Miami International Autodrome
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Your support makes all the difference.Formula 1 visits Miami for the first time this weekend with the inaugural race in the south Florida city.
Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen have split the opening four races of the season evenly with Ferrari and Red Bull clear of the rest of the grid and again seeking success on race day.
A newly-built, temporary circuit on the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium will challenge the drivers.
The event has proved popular socially, with more than just a smattering of familiar faces in Miami to watch on F1 continues to enjoy its American boom.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the race.
When is the Miami Grand Prix?
The Miami Grand Prix is due to begin at 8.30pm BST on Sunday 8 May.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the Miami Grand Prix live on Sky Sports. Race coverage begins on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event at 8.25pm BST, with build-up from 7pm . Subscribers can watch the action via the Sky Go app.
What is the schedule for race day at the Miami Grand Prix? (All times BST)
Sunday, May 8
- 3.20pm: W Series Race Two
- 8.30pm: The Miami Grand Prix
Driver Standings
- Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 86 points
- Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 59 points
- Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | 54 points
- George Russell | Mercedes | 49 points
- Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 38 points
- Lando Norris | McLaren | 35 points
- Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 28 points
- Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 24 points
- Esteban Ocon | Alpine F1 | 20 points
- Kevin Magnussen | Haas F1 Team | 15 points
- Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | 11 points
- Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 10 points
- Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | 6 points
- Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | 4 points
- Fernando Alonso | Alpine F1 | 2 points
- Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 1 point
- Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1 point
- Alexander Albon | Williams Racing | 1 point
- Mick Schumacher | Haas F1 Team | 0 points
- Nicholas Latifi | Williams Racing | 0 points
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