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Miami International Autodrome

Miami, USA · First GP: 2022

Street CircuitHigh Surface Abrasion

Circuit Characteristics

(8)
Setup

Power Circuit

Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.

straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000
2026

Heavy Regen Potential

Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.

brakingZones4G >= 3
2026

Active Aero Advantage

Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.

straightsOver600m >= 2
2026

Deployment Critical

Many acceleration zones from slow corners make battery deployment strategy crucial.

cornersSlow >= 5
Driver

Precision Premium

Street circuit with tight corners has minimal error tolerance; rewards precise drivers.

streetCircuit = true AND cornersSlow >= 4
Driver

Flowing Layout

High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.

(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6
Strategy

High Tyre Degradation

Circuit characteristics cause significant tyre wear, favoring drivers/teams with good tyre management.

tyreDegradation = high
Strategy

Overtaking Friendly

Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.

straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2

Recent Podiums

SeasonRoundRaceWinnerP2P3
20256Miami Grand PrixOscar Piastri (McLaren)Lando Norris (McLaren)George Russell (Mercedes)
20246Miami Grand PrixLando Norris (McLaren)Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
20235Miami Grand PrixMax Verstappen (Red Bull)Sergio Pérez (Red Bull)Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)

Track Statistics

Length
5.340 km
Total Corners
19
Elevation Change
3.6 m
Longest Straight
1327 m
Lap Record
1:29.708Max Verstappen · 2023

Corner Classification

Based on median apex speeds across all drivers

7
Slow
<100 km/h
6
Medium
100-200
4
Fast
200-275
2
Flat
>275 km/h

Braking Zones

From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)

>2G Events
4
>4G Heavy
3
Straights >600m
2

Quali vs Race

Delta indicates management sensitivity

MetricQualiRace
Full Throttle57.5%52.3%
Max Lateral G6.1G5.3G
Management Factor9.0%

Throttle reduction from quali to race

Track Map

Miami International Autodrome track layout