The Formula 1 season is back in action with the Miami Grand Prix slated for Sunday, ending a more than month‑long hiatus from racing. Organisers have had to adjust the timetable at the last minute because of a looming thunderstorm threat. To try and sidestep the worst of the weather, the start time has been shifted three hours earlier, moving the green flag to 6 p.m.

UK time (1 p.m. local Miami time).

This early kickoff aims to give the event a clear window before heavier rain is expected to roll in later in the afternoon. At the front of the grid, world‑championship leader Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position for the full‑distance race.

Antonelli is looking to stretch his six‑point advantage over his Mercedes teammate George Russell, maintaining his lead in the drivers' standings. Mercedes dominated the opening three rounds of the 2026 season, but a surprising McLaren one‑two finish in Saturday’s sprint race in Miami suggested that the five‑week development window since the Japanese Grand Prix has allowed rival teams to close the performance gap. Antonelli’s pole was contested by a strong field. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen lines up second, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc occupies third on the grid.

The mixture of manufacturers and driver talent promises an exciting battle for podium places and points throughout the race weekend. Adding to the intrigue, the forecast calls for possible rain at some point, which could be the first time the brand‑new 2026 cars experience wet‑weather conditions.

The fresh aerodynamic packages and tyre compounds have yet to be tested on a slippery surface, so teams will need to adapt quickly should the rain arrive. Miami’s street circuit, introduced to the calendar in 2022, is renowned for its overtaking opportunities. The layout features long straights that feed into heavy braking zones at Turn 11 and the tight hairpin at Turn 17, providing multiple chances for drivers to make passes.

However, the close‑set walls that define a street track also mean that any mistake is likely to be punished severely. Precision and bravery are both required to extract the maximum performance while staying clear of the barriers.

For fans who want to follow the action, Sky Sports offers several ways to watch. Sky customers can tune in via the Sky Sports F1 channel, starting with the first practice session on Friday afternoon and continuing through qualifying and the race on Sunday. The Sky Sports app also carries the live feed, and it even offers a feature that lets viewers ‘go onboard’ with any driver of their choosing, providing a more immersive experience. If you don’t have a Sky subscription, the NOW streaming service provides a flexible alternative.

NOW offers a day‑pass or a month‑pass with no long‑term contract, allowing you to stream all twelve Sky Sports channels and the Sky Sports+ streams on more than 60 devices. This contract‑free model means you can cancel at any time if you decide the service isn’t for you. Prices for the day and month memberships are listed on the NOW website, and the service can be activated instantly via the app. In addition to the live broadcast, Sky Sports supplies a live blog for those on the move, delivering minute‑by‑minute updates, key moments, and strategic analysis throughout the weekend.

Highlights are posted shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app, giving you the chance to catch up on any action you missed. Here’s a quick rundown of the weekend schedule: - Sunday, May 3 – 2:25 p.m.: Formula 2 Feature Race - 4:00 p.m.: Miami GP build‑up coverage - 6:00 p.m.: The Miami Grand Prix (live on Sky Sports Main Event) - 8:00 p.m.: Post‑race reaction and chequered‑flag analysis - 9:00 p.m.: ‘Ted’s Notebook’ recap All of these segments are available on Sky Sports Main Event, and the recommended browser for the best video player experience is Google Chrome. To summarise, the Miami Grand Prix offers a compelling mix of high‑stakes championship battles, potential weather drama, and a street circuit that rewards skillful overtaking while penalising errors.

Whether you are a Sky subscriber, a NOW streaming customer, or simply following the live blog, you have multiple options to stay connected to every twist and turn of the race. Tune in at 6 p.m.

UK time on Sunday, May 3, and watch the 2026 Formula 1 season continue its thrilling narrative on Sky Sports.