Miami International Autodrome

Wrapped around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, this purpose-built temporary circuit pairs glitz with genuine challenge. The layout splits into two distinct halves: a fast, flowing first sector with long straights and big braking zones that promote overtaking, and a slower, technical middle section through a tight chicane complex where rhythm and precision matter most. The surface, initially criticised as slippery and low-grip, has bedded in over successive years, though tyre management and track evolution remain central to strategy. Florida's heat and humidity push cooling and driver stamina to the limit, with the ever-present threat of a tropical downpour. Heavy on traction zones and brakes, Miami offers strong overtaking opportunities on its DRS straights and has quickly become a marquee event on the American calendar.