The wait is lastly over. For Formulation 1 followers who’ve been keen for an additional American circuit, the Miami Grand Prix is lastly right here with on-track motion working from Friday to Sunday on the purpose-built venue round Onerous Rock Stadium, in addition to the house of tennis’ Miami Open.
A part of a 10-year deal, the Miami Gardens circuit is the eleventh F1 location within the U.S. to host a race, nevertheless it’s now the second on the present schedule, becoming a member of the U.S. Grand Prix yearly held at Circuit of The Americas in Austin. (Las Vegas will probably be added to the 2023 F1 schedule for a complete of three races within the U.S.)
The Miami Grand Prix circuit is 5.41 kilometers lengthy, or about 3.36 miles, and consists of 19 turns, three straights and three DRS zones. It additionally has an estimated high pace of 320 kilometers per hour, or about 199 miles per hour.
#F1 – @F1 is delighted to announce that the Miami Grand Prix at @HardRockStadium in Miami Gardens will be a part of the 2022 @FIA Formulation 1 World Championship underneath a ten 12 months deal. The precise date of the race on the 2022 calendar will probably be set out at a later time 🇺🇸https://t.co/C4JPOJ52AL pic.twitter.com/sdbHwIo5qm
— FIA (@fia) April 18, 2021
The Closing Preparations 💪
It’s RACE WEEK on the @F1 @cryptocom Miami Grand Prix! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xRyD52J7wy
— F1 Miami Grand Prix (@f1miami) Could 2, 2022
The venue surrounding the stadium additionally consists of issues like a faux marina, a 12-cabin gondola cable automotive system and tons of locations to observe the on-track motion in case you’re fortunate sufficient to attend in particular person.
So forward of the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, right here’s a better have a look at the circuit, together with throughout its building.