The Ultimate Guide to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami
Where to buy tickets, see the race, and attend the hottest parties in town.
Start your engines because it’s almost time for Miami’s third lap around the Formula 1 track. The 2024 Miami Formula 1 Crypto.com Grand Prix is taking over Miami the first weekend in May, bringing with it a slew of parties, famous people, and not-to-be-missed events. Unlike during the race’s inaugural year, tickets to the three days of races and qualifiers are still available, and if you want to be a part of the action as 2024 is offering the most access yet.
Because the race itself is but a small fraction of the fun, figuring out what to do, where to go, and how to get in can feel a little overwhelming. So we’ve broken down everything from getting tickets to hitting the weekend’s biggest parties in this convenient guide. Here’s how to make the most of F1 weekend in Miami.
Where is the Formula 1 Miami race?
The 2024 Miami Formula 1 Crypto.com Grand Prix will be at the Miami International Autodrome, which Dolphins and Canes fans know as the Hard Rock Stadium parking lots. The space is beautifully converted into an exciting F1 track, complete with grandstands, VIP tents, and even a makeshift “marina” where spectators can party on yachts. The 3.63-mile track has 19 corners and cars reach average speeds of about 140 miles per hour, though top speeds along the straightaways can reach 200 mph.
When is the Miami F1 race?
The Miami race will take place May 3–5. Friday will feature F1 practice sessions along the track, as well as qualifying for the event’s Porsche Carrera Cup, Sprint, and Academy races. Saturday brings those races as well as qualifying for the big F1 race, and Sunday is the main event.
Where can you buy F1 Miami tickets?
Tickets can be purchased through the official race website. You can get on the grounds for as little as $150 with a Campus Pass, which pretty much just gets you into the event with no seats or guaranteed viewing platform. If you’d like to sit down to enjoy the event, Grandstand passes start at $900 and reach quadruple-digit mark, depending where you sit. F1 also offers a variety of premium experiences from suites to hospitality tents, which are mostly booked up in advance and require a call and consultation to reserve. So start greasing your well-heeled social connections now.
What to eat and drink at the Miami Formula 1 race
F1 is an auto race, sure, but it could also double as a food and drink festival. No fewer than 80 food and drink purveyors will be on hand, offering spectators a taste of some of the best restaurants in Miami. Pizza lovers will delight as some of Miami’s best slice spots will be on hand including Harry’s Pizza from chef Michael Schwartz, Editor Pizza, and more. 4 Rivers Smokehouse will be dishing up brisket and other barbecue favorites, and Novecento and Dos Croquetas will have a sampling of Miami’s famous Latin cuisine.
Tacos will abound with both Bodega and Talkin’ Tacos on hand. Downtown food hall Julia and Henry’s will have a special popup F1 location with some of its biggest hits. And Sushi Maki and Suviche will both be there with fresh sushi, if you’re looking for something a little lighter.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a Miami party if there weren’t also an abundance of cocktails. Hendricks Gin will be pouring out of a three-story bar on the track’s East Campus, and one of Miami’s best bars, Sweet Liberty, will also pop up at the Autodrome. A special Flor de Cana rum bar is bringing the tropical vibes, and guests can sample some of the city’s top local beer at Cerveceria la Tropcial’s bar near The Fountains.
Other events during Miami Formula 1 weekend
Of course, Formula 1 week in Miami isn’t just about the races. Much like the Super Bowl, Art Basel, and other big weekends, the parties are as much a part of the allure as the event itself. This year’s race is chock full of other events that promise to be just as exciting and celeb-packed as the grandstands, with live concerts, world-renowned chefs, and pool parties filling the weekend.
May 1, 7:30 pm
South Beach, $175
Get in the champagne spirit of F1 weekend before everybody else with a special Perrier Jouet dinner at Issabella’s on Lincoln Road. The six-course adventure starts with a “Pit Stop Platter” offering three types of Marky's caviar, then moves on to caviar pasta, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and other delicacies all paired with Perrier Jouet’s finest vintages.
May 2–5, 7:30 pm
South Beach, $3,000
Italian hotspot Carbone brings its sceney dining to the sands of South Beach for an exclusive four-night dinner party. In addition to a special menu of food curated by Mario Carbone himself, guests will also be treated to surprise musical performances from celebrity artists. Since the names are still under wraps, we can only tell you that past years have included Busta Rhymes, Diana Ross, Kygo, Andrea Bocelli, Lauryn Hill, and the Gipsy Kings.
May 2, 8 pm
Hollywood, $115
Reggaeton superstar Don Omar gets the Race Week events going with a special concert at Hard Rock Live at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood. The “Danza Kuduro” and “Soy Yo” hitmaster hits the stage at 8 pm.
Ongoing, Times vary
Brickell, Prices vary
The Hotel AKA in Brickell offers race weekend’s most intriguing hotel package, putting guests up in special Pit Stop Suites done up in F1 memorabilia. The imaginative decor is only the beginning, though, as guests will also have the opportunity to drive an F1 simulator in their rooms, with a bottle of Magnum champagne (just maybe don’t spray it after winning your virtual race). The package also includes dinner at renowned Adrift Mare, with other race-weekend packages including a luxury loaner car from the mph club.
May 3, 10 pm
South Beach, $50
Never ones to be left out of a big Miami weekend, the folks at Maxim Magazine are throwing an epic Friday night red carpet bash at Hyde Beach at the SLS South Beach. Guy Laliberte and Anabel Englund will be the evening’s DJs, spinning poolside beats well into the night for the celebrity-studded crowd.
May 3, 8 pm
Hollywood, $105
The high-intensity thrills of F1 week can get a little intense. You know what’ll calm you down? A nice live version of “Perfect” performed in the intimate environs of Hard Rock Live. Ed Sheeran will soothe your nerves with that and the rest of his hits, starting at 8 pm.
May 3–4, 10 pm
South Beach, $29.95 and up
Ultra’s underground offshoot RESISTANCE returns to M2 in South Beach for a two-night run featuring a lineup of electronic music legends. Carl Cox starts the weekend with a four-hour extended set, joined by Hidden Empire and M.O.N.R.O.E. Saturday sees Mathame playing a three-hour set, with special guests Hosh and Eagles & Butterflies.
May 3–4, 11 pm
Miami Beach, $50 and up
What would a massive Miami event weekend be without some big name DJs manning the decks at LIV? F1 is no exception, with Friday night bringing a headlining set from Black Coffee. Saturday night gives guests the chance to see “Human” and “Where you Are” producer John Summit, both kicking off at 11 pm.
May 3–5, 8 pm
Downtown, $75 and up
There is a 100% chance you will see many of the same beautiful people and celebrities from the Autodrome at E11even after the race. Miami’s premiere superclub is hosting a whole week of performances, highlighted by 50 Cent on Friday. The weekend closes with a special Sunday set from Afrojack, that’ll take you right up until it’s time to get back to work Monday morning.
May 4, 7 pm
South Beach, $2,500
Billed as Formula 1’s most exclusive dinner party, Once Upon a Kitchen returns to Formula 1 weekend at the W South Beach Saturday night. Chefs from two of the world’s top restaurants—chef Massimo Bottura from Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy and chef Virgilio Martinez from Central Restaurante in Barranco, Peru—team up for a six-course feast for 120 guests. The dinner will be held at the W’s new immersive ballroom, where 360-degree projection mapping will change the dinner’s setting course-by-course, offering a literal world tour during your dinner.
May 4, 8 pm
Hollywood, $125
Don’t think just because you’re going to Saturday’s races you’ll miss the weekend’s biggest pool party. Hard Rock waits until the excitement is over to kick off its poolside rager, where Kaskade will provide the soundtrack to a night of chlorinated revelry. You’ll also be treated to a special aerial stunt from the Red Bull Air Force and a premium open bar.
May 5, 10 pm
South Beach, Prices vary
If you’re not familiar with The GR1D Club, it’s the unofficial after party for several F1 races, popping up in Barcelona, Montreal, Monaco, and other race sites. Its Miami edition will take over fabled clubstaurant Baoli on Sunday night, with tiers of VIP tables with names like “Palladium,” Turbo Charger,” and “The Paddock.”