Miami International Autodrome

The Miami International Autodrome is a purpose-built temporary circuit around Hard Rock Stadium and its private facilities in the Miami suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. The track is 3.363 mi (5.412 km) long and features 19 corners with an anticipated average speed of around 140 mph (230 km/h). The track was designed and delivered by Formula One track designers, Apex Circuit Design, for the Miami Grand Prix, which was added to the Formula One calendar for the 2022 World Championship.[2][3][4][5]

Miami International Autodrome

LocationHard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, United States
Time zoneUTC−5 (UTC−4 DST)
Coordinates25°57′29″N 80°14′20″W
Capacity65,000[1]
FIA Grade1
Broke ground2021
OpenedMay 7, 2022 (2022-05-07)
ArchitectApex Circuit Design
Major eventsCurrent:
Formula One
Miami Grand Prix (2022–present)
Grand Prix Circuit (2022–present)
SurfaceAsphalt
Length3.363 miles (5.412 km)
Turns19
Race lap record1:29.708 (Netherlands Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, 2023, F1)

History

The track had been proposed as early as October 2019 with an initial design at the venue, with up to 75 circuit designs having been considered, and 36 being simulated.[2][6] The stadium's owner, Stephen Ross, had been attempting to attract Formula One for several years before the initial design was published.[7] Organizers for the Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium had an agreement in principle to host a race from 2021, but this was delayed.[8][9] Miami Gardens commissioners had initially voted against the track's creation, but this was reversed on April 14, 2021.[10] On September 2, 2021, the track was officially named as the "Miami International Autodrome".[11]

Circuit
A view of the Miami Grand Prix start/finish and paddock.

The circuit is on the private grounds of Hard Rock Stadium, and uses new and existing roads within. The permanent asphalt pathways of the circuit are integrated into the Hard Rock Stadium parking areas. The circuit is a temporary circuit, and does not use any public streets that are located around Hard Rock Stadium, though it does cross public roads. Each year and a few weeks before the race weekend, the circuit and its safety features are assembled just for the race weekend. After the race weekend, the circuit is dismantled and Hard Rock Stadium grounds are converted back to normal.[12]

Opening on May 7, 2022, the circuit is one of the newest tracks in the United States.

Events
Current
Future
Former

Lap records

As of May 2023, the fastest official race lap records at the Miami International Autodrome are listed as:

CategoryTimeDriverVehicleEvent
Grand Prix Circuit: 3.363 miles (5.412 km) (2022–present)
Formula One1:29.708Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing RB192023 Miami Grand Prix
Formula Regional1:56.406[13]Abbi PullingTatuus F3 T-3182022 Miami W Series round
Porsche Carrera Cup1:56.693[14]Riley DickinsonPorsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup2023 Miami Porsche Carrera Cup North America round

References
  1. "2022 Miami Grand Prix – Getting Around Guide". January 18, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  2. "Miami GP: Everything you need to know about F1's newest race – including how the track was designed". Formula1.com. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  3. "Miami Grand Prix to join F1 calendar in 2022, with exciting new circuit planned". Formula1.com. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  4. Benson, Andrew (April 18, 2021). "Miami to hold first Grand Prix in 2022". BBC Sport. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  5. "Miami Grand Prix joins F1 calendar for 2022 season". Autosport.com. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  6. "Changes made to proposed Miami Grand Prix track layout". Formula1.com. January 21, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  7. "F1: New car park track proposed for 2021 Miami Grand Prix". RaceFans. October 4, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  8. "Hard Rock Stadium set to host F1 race | PanStadia & Arena Management". psam.uk.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  9. "Formula 1, Hard Rock Stadium reach preliminary agreement to host race in 2021". Formula1.com. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  10. "Miami Gardens commissioners pass resolution to bring incentives to city as Hard Rock Stadium prepares to host F1". WSVN-TV. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  11. "Miami F1 circuit to be called Miami International Autodrome". RACER.com. September 2, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  12. "Formula One Miami Grand Prix: 6 wild things you need to know about the big race". Fox News. May 8, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022.
  13. "2022 Miami W Series Race 2 Statistics". Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  14. "Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023 – Miami Porsche Deluxe Carrera Cup North America Miami Race 2 Provisional Classification after 19 Laps – 102.670 km" (PDF). May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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