This is what you need to know about the Miami Grand Prix
Created: 05/05/2022 05:01
Formula 1 in Miami is intended to give the racing series another boost on the US market.
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For the first time, Formula 1 says: "Welcome to Miami".
The racing series is preparing for a mega party on its debut in Florida.
World Championship leader Charles Leclerc has something to prove.
Miami – The Formula 1 community has been looking forward to this race for some time.
The Grand Prix in the pulsating metropolis of Miami is intended to give the racing series a further boost in the US market, which is so important.
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The premiere of the Miami International Circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium must now prove on Sunday (9:30 p.m. / Sky) whether the hype surrounding the Florida guest performance can keep the promises.
What awaits Formula 1 in Miami?
Course builders created a 5.412-kilometer course around the home of the Miami Dolphins football team.
After first impressions in the simulator, the drivers were impressed by the track, which is said to offer good chances of overtaking.
With plenty of entertainment and a multicultural atmosphere, the weekend will be a big party for the fans.
An artificial beach was also created for this purpose.
The small marina, where the yachts stand in the water on a sea-blue painted surface rather than in Monte Carlo, makes 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.
Around 380,000 spectators flocked to the track in Austin last fall.
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 circuit in Miami looks really interesting," says Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel.
What is the sporting starting position?
After the outstanding weekend at Imola, world champion Max Verstappen comes to Florida with a lot of tailwind.
The Red Bull driver won both the sprint and the main race and, thanks to the maximum yield, reduced the gap to championship leader Charles Leclerc.
These two start again as favorites in the Miami guest appearance.
Ferrari star Leclerc has to prove that his messed-up performance at Imola is not the beginning of a slump in form.
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