F1 returns! How to watch the Miami GP Sprint weekend on Sky Sports
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- Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship by nine points after wins in China and Japan.
- Mercedes has won the first three races of 2026 but must defend its lead as all teams bring upgrades to Miami.
- Sky Sports will air the Miami Sprint at 5 pm UK time on Saturday, 2 May, with qualifying at 9 pm and the Grand Prix on Sunday, 3 May.
- Miami International Autodrome expects dry, 30 °C conditions Saturday and a high chance of thunderstorms Sunday, potentially affecting the Grand Prix.
Why it matters: Sky Sports gains a prime UK audience with a live Miami Sprint on 2 May, boosting ad revenue, while Mercedes risks its early dominance as rivals close the points gap before the Grand Prix.
