Formula 1 premiere: "Pretty silly" - Netz scoffs at the Miami Grand Prix

Created: 05/03/2022, 16:25

By: Michael Haug

Formula 1 is making its debut in Miami - a fake port and expensive ticket prices are causing ridicule on the internet.

Miami - Originally, the premiere of the Miami Grand Prix was supposed to pass by the ocean.

The residents sued successfully.

The race has been moved from the Yacht Harbor to the Hard Rock Stadium parking lot, where the Miami Dolphins normally play.

80,000 fans are expected.

The organizers have thought of something very special for the VIP guests.

Netz scoffs at the Miami Grand Prix: "As an American, I apologize for what we have done with Formula 1"

A beach section was created with palm trees and a beach.

There is also a "Marina", a yacht harbor without water.

Six yachts accommodate wealthy guests.

Front Office Sports

asked fans for their opinions with a Twitter poll.

Many users said they found the fake marina "pretty silly".

There are numerous memes and derisive comments circulating on the internet.

We have selected some comments for you.

• “Wrong water, wrong navy.

  How so?"

• "The water at the Miami Grand Prix Marina looks like Super Mario 64"

• "I hope the race will be entertaining and not as disappointing as the track and the ticket prices."

• "$2000????

  Who is going to pay for this fake water?”

• "I wish for Miami to have the same energy that people show for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

  It's all about the money and not the racing, but people won't say anything against Miami."

• "As an American, I apologize for what we've done to Formula 1"

In fact, Formula 1 is changing rapidly with the new US owners of

.

Next year there will be a race in Las Vegas for the first time.

From 2026, Formula 1 is to become more environmentally friendly through electrification and synthetic fuels.

Audi and Porsche are about to get involved.

Formula 1: Which key points will decide the Miami Grand Prix?

Back to the present, the circuit in Miami is 5.41 kilometers long and was designed by Apex Circuit Design.

There are 19 corners to complete, there are some long straights and high-speed corners.

The longest straight is almost 1.3 kilometers long, the racing cars accelerate at up to 320 km/h.

Many overtaking maneuvers are expected, which is also due to the three DRS zones.

Turns 13 to 16 should also be decisive.

This is a challenging area under the Florida Turnpike toll highway.

After the Miami Grand Prix, Formula 1 will stop in Barcelona.

You can see all broadcast dates for qualifying and the race here in our large broadcast overview.