The Miami International Autodrome is a temporary circuit constructed around the Hard Rock Stadium, utilizing a combination of existing roads and purpose-built sections. Designed by Apex Circuit Design, the track offers a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners, making it a challenging venue for drivers and teams alike.

Here’s the full breakdown, sector by sector, turn by turn.

Miami Grand Prix – Track Overview

• Circuit Name: Miami International Autodrome

• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

• Length: 5.412 km (3.363 miles)

• Turns: 19

• DRS Zones: 3

• Top Speed: Over 350 km/h

• Lap Record: 1:29.708 by Max Verstappen (2023)

Sector Breakdown

Sector 1:Turns 1-8

This sector kicks off with the heaviest braking zone on the circuit at Turn 1, before transitioning quickly into high-speed corners.

🔑 Key Features:

• Turn 1: Major overtaking point, especially at the start of the race. A perfect mix of late braking and inside line aggression.

• Turns 2–3: Flowing and fast, demanding commitment and precision. Errors here compromise momentum into the chicane.

• Turns 4–6: High-speed changes of direction; car balance and downforce efficiency are crucial.

• Turn 7: Entry to a slower, more intricate sequence. Tricky traction zone.

• Turns 8: Use the width of the track on exit of ensuring good traction.

Driver Challenge: Braking accuracy and rhythm—mistakes in early corners cost precious tenths through the flowing section.

Sector 2: Turns 9-16

The most technical part of the lap with tight, winding corners and a narrow racing line. Mistakes are punished here.

🔑 Key Features:

• Turns 9: A very slight right full throttle.

• Turn 10: Slight left with DRS available.

• Turn 11: Hard breaking into a near hair pin. Overtaking opportunities here.

• Turns 12–14: A low-speed chicane with a noticeable elevation drop under the bridge, one of the tightest sequences on the F1 calendar.

• Turn 15: The exit of the S Chicane must be nailed for good traction

• Turn 16: High-speed kink that leads onto the long DRS back straight, the fastest section of the track. DRS Detection just after Turn 16.

Driver Challenge: Precision and patience. A single lock-up can ruin not just the lap but the tyre life.

Sector 3: Turns 17-19

Built for speed. This sector features the longest straight, prime for overtaking, followed by a tricky final complex.

🔑 Key Features:

• Turn 17: The most dramatic braking zone and third major overtaking opportunity, especially with DRS assist.

• Turns 18–19: Fast right-left flick before heading onto the main straight. Requires composure to carry speed without running wide.

Driver Challenge: Managing top speed and braking stability. DRS-assisted battles can be won or lost here.

Overall Key Track Insights

• Tyre Wear Focus: Sector 2 can punish rear tyres with its traction zones.

• Overtaking Zones: Turn 1, Turn 11 (setup), Turn 17 are the hot spots.

• DRS Zones:

  • Between Turns 9-11

  • Back straight between Turns 16-17

  • Main straight after Turn 19

Visual Sector Map

              
(Start/Finish Line)
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Turn 1 ──► Heavy braking, tight Right-hander
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Turn 2 ──► Quick left-hand kink
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Turn 3 ──► Sweeping right, full throttle
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Turns 4–6 ──► High-speed chicane sequence
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Turn 7 ──► Tight left-hander, entry to technical section
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Turns 8 ──►  Slight right , requires good traction 
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Turns 9 ──► Slight right combination, Full throttle
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Turn 10 ──► Left-hand bend, Full Throttle
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Turn 11 ──► Left-hander, Heavy Breaking
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Turn 12 ──► Right-hand corner, sets up for chicane
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Turns 13–14 ──► Tight chicane, elevation change
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Turn 15 ──► Right-hander, exit of chicane
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Turn 16 ──► Left-hand kink, leads onto back straight
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Turn 17 ──► Heavy braking, tight left-hander
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Turns 18–19 ──► Final left-right combination
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(Main Straight)
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(Start/Finish Line)

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