History of Miami Grand Prix in Timeline

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Miami Grand Prix

The Miami Grand Prix, a Formula One race, debuted in 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome. The event is contracted for ten years.

1983: IMSA sportscar racing in Bayfront Park

Ralph Sanchez, a local Miami promoter and racing car driver, brought IMSA sportscar racing to Bayfront Park in 1983, where it ran for 3 years.

1986: IMSA moves to Bicentennial Park

In 1986, IMSA sportscar racing moved from Bayfront Park to Bicentennial Park.

2010: Last CART IndyCar Series race in Miami

The American CART IndyCar series ended its run in Miami in 2010.

2018: Miami Grand Prix proposal

In 2018, a proposal for the Miami Grand Prix as a round of the Formula One World Championship was submitted.

2019: First proposed date for the Miami Grand Prix

The year 2019 was initially proposed as the first date for the Miami Grand Prix, to be held around PortMiami.

April 2021: Miami Grand Prix announced for 2022

In April 2021, the Miami Grand Prix was announced for the 2022 Formula One World Championship calendar.

May 7, 2022: Miami International Autodrome opens

The Miami International Autodrome, purpose-built for the Miami Grand Prix, opened on May 7, 2022.

May 8, 2022: Inaugural Miami Grand Prix

The inaugural Miami Grand Prix, part of the 2022 Formula One World Championship, was held on May 8, 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome.

2022: First Miami Grand Prix

The first Miami Grand Prix took place in 2022 at the Miami International Autodrome.