F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025: Track History, Layout, Tyre Allocation, Previous Winners, and Predictions for Sprint & GP

After a short hiatus, Formula One (F1) soars into action with the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix at the International Autodrome Circuit. 

After covering session timings, viewing information, and the weather forecast for the Sprint weekend in Miami, SportsCasting takes a closer look at the fascinating Autodrome Circuit. us as we shed light on Miami GP’s history, track layout, previous winners, and more in the article below.

The Miami International Autodrome – A Work of Art

The Miami International Autodrome, which sits inside the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, is one of the most unique circuits on the F1 calendar. It is a temporary circuit but exudes the feel of a permanent one. Needless to say, conjuring this uniqueness was not easy. According to F1.com, the developers tried out as many as 36 different layouts before settling on the version we see today.

When Was the First Miami GP?

The inaugural Miami Grand Prix took place in 2022, giving the US its second F1 race, after Austin. The States, of course, now has three F1 races, with Las Vegas GP ing the ranks a couple of years back.

Max Verstappen won the Miami GP in 2022, completing the race in 1:34:24.258.

Miami Grand Prix Key Details: Track Layout, Race Length & Fastest Lap

The Miami Autodrome is a 5.412 km track, featuring 19 corners, 3 straights, and 3 DRS Zones. There are plenty of elevation changes, as 20 of the best drivers zip through under multiple flyovers and an exit ramp. Arguably, the best overtaking zone is across the Turn 14-15 chicane, where the boldest drivers can pull one over their peers.

Drivers’ Championship holder Max Verstappen holds the lap record at the Miami GP, having completed a lap around the 57-lap circuit in 1:29.708 in 2023.

Refer to the table below to get all the key details about the Miami GP track.

Circuit Name	Miami International Autodrome
Circuit Type	Temporary Street Circuit
Lap Length	5.412 km (3.363 mi)
Number of Laps	57
Total Race Distance	308.326 km (191.582 mi)
DRS Zones	3
Pit Lane Time Loss	~19 seconds
Top Speed	350 km/h
Fastest Lap	Max Verstappen (1:29.708) (2023)

What Tyres Are Available for the 2025 Miami GP?

F1’s official tyre supplier, Pirelli, has picked C3 as the white-walled hard compound, C4 as the yellow-walled medium, and C5 as the red-walled soft. Interestingly, Pirelli have opted to go one level softer than they did in the 2024 Miami GP.

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— F1 Las Vegas (@F1LasVegas) April 28, 2025

Since it is a Sprint weekend, where drivers will have just one practice session instead of the usual three, Pirelli have allotted 12 tyres to each driver instead of 13. Each pilot will have two sets of hard tyres, four mediums, and six sets of soft tyres. If it rains in Miami, drivers will have the option to pick from six green-walled sets of intermediates and three blue-walled full wet tyres.

Highlights of the 2024 Miami Grand Prix

Last year, the Miami Grand Prix ran between May 3 and May 5. Lando Norris claimed his maiden win in F1 in Miami, beating defending champion Max Verstappen. He got the win despite starting fifth on the grid.

Verstappen, however, dominated the first two competitive sessions, winning the Sprint and snatching the Pole position in Qualifying.

Refer to the table for the key takeaways from the 2024 Miami GP

Category	Driver	Team	Time / Lap
Race Winner	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:30:49.876
Sprint Winner	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	31:31.383
Pole Position	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:27.241
Fastest Lap	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:30.634 (Lap 43)

Which Drivers Have Won the Miami GP So Far?

F1 comes to Miami for only the fourth time this year. In the last three seasons, Max Verstappen has won twice and Lando Norris once. The Dutchman won the Miami GP in 2022 and 2023, while the Englishman saw the chequered flag first in 2024.

Here is the Miami GP winners’ list alongside complete race times:

Year	Driver	Team	Time / Lap
2024	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:30:49.876
2023	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:27:38.241
2022	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:34:24.258.

Who Will Win the 2025 Miami GP?

Drivers’ Championship leader Oscar Piastri has been in scorching form since July 2024. In his last 17 races, Piastri has claimed five wins — two more than Max Verstappen and one more than his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Unless he makes a costly mistake this weekend, it would be difficult to keep Piastri at bay.

SportsCasting’s Predictions

Sprint Winner: Oscar Piastri

Grand Prix Winner: Oscar Piastri