Due to the canceled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, it will take a month before Formula 1 returns to action. Max Verstappen and his colleagues will travel to the United States for the Miami Grand Prix in early May. A sprint race weekend is immediately waiting for the drivers there. Read below what time the sessions start.
It will be a busy month at the factory for Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Formula 1 is on hold for a month, allowing the team to work on the problems. The drivers can report to the circuit again on May 1. That starts the sprint race weekend in Miami.
Friday May 1
First free practice: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Sprint qualification: 10:30-11:14 p.m
Saturday May 2
Sprint race: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Qualification: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday May 3
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