Miami will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix starting in 2022 for the first time in its history
The organization of the Formula 1 World Championship announced this Sunday, April 18 a ten-year agreement for Miami to host a Grand Prix
beginning in 2022
The circuit will be built in the vicinity of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, in the state of Florida (United States), and will consist of 5.41 kilometers, it will have 19 curves, 3 straights and potential for 3 DRS zones with a Estimated maximum speed of 320 km / h. “The Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, will be located in the heart of the circuit,” the organization of the championship reported this Sunday.
The promoter is already working “to build a new track that will provide straights of high speed, multiple overtaking opportunities and exciting races while meeting the highest safety standards.
“Miami will be the 11th place in the United States with a Formula 1 race since the championship began in 1950, following Riverside, Sebring, Watkins Glen, Long Beach, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Austin. The race, as Formula 1 remarked in a statement, “will provide an additional tourist boost and an economic impact to local businesses in the Miami metropolitan region.”
“Formula 1 and the promoter will work closely with the local community to ensure a discounted ticket allocation for Miami Gardens residents, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the sport,” he said.
What’s more, there will be a program to support local businesses and the community to ensure they benefit from the Miami Gardens race. North American companies will be able to be part of the race weekend. ”The United States is a key growth market for us and we are very encouraged by our growing reach in that country, which will be supported by this exciting second race.
We will work closely with the team at Hard Rock Stadium and the SON to ensure that the circuit offers sensational racing, but also leaves a positive and lasting contribution to the people of the local community ”, stated the president and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali.