Miami GP Watch Party
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NOTE: NEW RACE START TIME DUE TO WEATHER - 11am Mountain Time.
Join us at The Celtic on Market this Sunday for the pre-race starting at 10.30a with lights out at 11.00a. There will be food and beverages available the entire time.
Because of the group size and staffing needs, we request that everyone meet the "two drink minimum." That being said, ordering food counts, so even if you're not a drinker, it shouldn't be hard to find something. Basically, just get anything and the Celtic will continue to welcome us with open arms.
New and long-time fans of every driver/team are welcome.
If you're a group newbie and/or you'll be alone, send me a private message and I may be able to aside a spot for you in the Organizers' Paddock (space permitting) so you can make some new friends.
## Miami
### When was the track built?
Making its F1 debut in May 2022, the Miami International Autodrome is a temporary circuit, but one designed to have a permanent feel. Set in the Hard Rock Stadium complex in Miami Gardens, home to the NFL’s famous Miami Dolphins franchise, the track is the culmination of a development process that simulated no less than 36 different layouts before settling on a thrilling, 19-turn lap that provides a street circuit vibe, not dissimilar to Melbourne’s Albert Park.
### When was its first Grand Prix?
The inaugural Miami Grand Prix took place in 2022, the Florida race joining its Texan counterpart in Austin to become the second US race on the calendar – and the 11th different American venue to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship.
### What's the circuit like?
A street track spectacular, with the Hard Rock Stadium at its epicentre, the 5.41km layout features 19 corners, three straights, and top speeds of over 350kph. There are elevation changes too, the main one found between Turns 13 and 16, with the track heading over an exit ramp and under various flyovers across uneven ground. The Turn 14-15 chicane, meanwhile, has an uphill approach, with a crest in the middle, and then drops down on exit.
Layer in the Miami heat and a track that transforms session by session, and the challenge only intensifies. As conditions shift and tyres begin to fade, teams are forced into bold strategy calls – setting up dramatic finishes and surprise shake-ups in the closing laps.