Formula 1 debut in Miami: What do you need to know?

The Formula 1 community has been looking forward to this race for some time. The Grand Prix in the vibrant metropolis of Miami is intended to give the racing series a further boost in the important US market. The premiere of the Miami International Circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium must now prove on Sunday (21.30:XNUMX p.m.) whether the hype surrounding the Florida guest game can keep its promises. What awaits Formula 1 in Miami? The track builders have built a 5,412 kilometer long course around the home of the Miami Dolphins football team. After initial impressions in the simulator, the drivers were impressed by the route, which is said to offer good overtaking opportunities. With plenty of entertainment and a multicultural atmosphere, the weekend should be a big party for the fans. An artificial beach was also built for this purpose. The small marina, in which the yachts are parked on a surface painted sea blue instead of in the water like in Monte Carlo, is more likely to make you shake your head. Why is the anticipation so great? In addition to the advantages of the tourist magnet Miami, the growing affection of the American public for drivers and teams has not gone unnoticed. The PR strategy of the Formula 1 bosses and the success of the Netflix series “Drive to Survive” have brought the racing series many new fans in the USA. In Austin last fall, around 380.000 spectators flocked to the track. In addition, the pilots simply have the attraction of trying out a brand new slope. “It’s great to get another street circuit on the calendar, the track in Miami looks really interesting,” says Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel. What is the sporting starting position? World champion Max Verstappen is coming to Florida with a lot of tailwind after the outstanding weekend in Imola. The Red Bull driver won both the sprint and the main race and, thanks to the maximum result, reduced the gap to world championship leader Charles Leclerc. These two will once again start the Miami guest game as favorites. Ferrari star Leclerc has to prove that his botched performance in Imola is not the start of a dip in form.

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Formula 1 debut in Miami: What do you need to know?

For the first time, Formula 1 says: Welcome to Miami! The racing series is preparing for a mega party at its debut in Florida's metropolis. World Cup leader Charles Leclerc has something to prove.

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