Lewis Hamilton may have been hanging around Apple Park recently, but both Hamilton and the Formula 1 action are in Miami today through Sunday. The 2025 Formula 1 season roars into the U.S. this weekend with the highly anticipated Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome. Whether you’re an avid F1 enthusiast or just looking to catch some thrilling racing action, here’s how you can tune in and follow along on your Apple devices.
Miami Grand Prix weekend schedule
All times Eastern Time Zone
Friday, May 2
- Practice 1: 12:25 p.m. (ESPNU)
- Sprint Qualifying: 4:25 p.m. (ESPNews, ESPN+, Disney+)
Saturday, May 3
- Sprint Race: 11:55 a.m. (ESPN)
- Grand Prix Qualifying: 3:55 p.m. (ESPN)
Sunday, May 4
- Pre-race coverage: 2:30 p.m. (ABC)
- Miami Grand Prix race start: 4:00 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, Disney+)
See the full schedule in detail here.
How to watch the Miami Grand Prix
For television viewers, ABC will broadcast Sunday’s main race, while ESPN Networks will cover practice sessions, sprint qualifying, and the sprint race.
If you’re streaming, ESPN+ offers comprehensive coverage of all sessions, along with additional exclusive content. Disney+ also streams select sessions. For hardcore fans wanting extensive coverage with onboard cameras, team radios, and detailed live timing data, F1 TV Pro is an excellent option.
Cord-cutters have several choices as well. The Apple Sports app provides live F1 race tracking, offering real-time updates, standings, and highlights directly on your Apple devices. Additionally, services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, and FuboTV include both ESPN and ABC, ensuring you don’t miss any of the exciting racing action. Each service includes a free trial period for new users.
Drivers to watch
Going into race weekend, these are the top 10 drivers to watch based on 2025 rankings so far:
- Oscar Piastri (Australia, McLaren Mercedes) – 99 points
- Lando Norris (United Kingdom, McLaren Mercedes) – 89 points
- Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT) – 87 points
- George Russell (United Kingdom, Mercedes) – 73 points
- Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – 47 points
- Kimi Antonelli (Italy, Mercedes) – 38 points
- Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom, Ferrari) – 31 points
- Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams Mercedes) – 20 points
- Esteban Ocon (France, Haas Ferrari) – 14 points
- Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes) – 10 points
Apple’s growing role in Formula 1
Apple’s presence in Formula 1 has been steadily growing in recent years. In 2022, Apple CEO Tim Cook famously waved the checkered flag at the United States Grand Prix in Austin with great intensity and focus.
Next month, Apple TV+ is set to premiere its highly anticipated Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt. Look for the film in theaters on June 27.
Apple TV+ will eventually be home to an unreleased Lewis Hamilton documentary. The deal was announced in March 2022:
Apple TV+ announced today that it has landed a new feature documentary about the groundbreaking life and career of seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, who has broken both records and barriers to become one of the greatest Formula One drivers in history. The documentary will feature full access to Hamilton and his team, on and off the track, and an all-star cast of guest interviews.
Hamilton has blazed an uncharted trail professionally, socially and culturally, and transformed the sport on a global scale. Coming from a working-class family, Lewis succeeded in a sport where the odds were stacked against him but where his talent shone through, allowing him to dominate the sport for over a decade. Hamilton is currently the only Black driver to race in the Formula One series.
Three years later, we’re still awaiting more details around the documentary.
Don’t miss one of the most exciting races of the F1 calendar — perfect for streaming directly from your Apple TV 4K, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, or Mac this weekend.
Also be sure to download the official Formula 1 iPhone app from the App Store as well. Race Widgets for F1 is another app to check out, especially for Apple Vision Pro users.
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