The first stars and stripes race of the season will take place this weekend in Miami. With F1 having observed a lengthy break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and resumes it championship campaign on the street circuit in Florida.
The Miami Grand Prix is held on a track built specifically for the event around the Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins.
The layout which runs through sections of public roads and the stadium’s parking areas, measures 5.412 kilometres and is raced over 57 laps.
To tackle the 19 corners and three long straights of the Miami International Autodrome, as it was named for its inaugural race in 2022, teams will have access to the three softest compounds in Pirelli range: C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium) and C5 (Soft).
Last year’s Grand Prix, won by Oscar Piastri, was very straightforward from a strategic point of view. At the start, drivers spilt between those who opted for the Mediums and those who chose the Hards, keeping their options open in case of a neutralisation or a sudden change in weather conditions.
One interesting characteristic that emerged last year was how quickly the circuit dried. This was clearly demonstrated during the Sprint, the short race that will also feature this season, when drivers switched from intermediate tyres to slicks during the 19 laps.
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