Before Formula 1 cars race around Hard Rock Stadium this weekend, they will roar through Coconut Grove during a McLaren show run on Wednesday.
Why it matters: It’s one of the many free fan events happening this week around the Miami Grand Prix, proof that what happens off the track is almost as exciting as the race itself.
How it works: The Grand Prix weekend runs Friday-Sunday, with the race on Sunday at 4pm.
- There will be practice and qualifying sessions Friday and Saturday, and a sprint race on Saturday.
- Formula 2 and F1 Academy, the female racing league, will also race in Miami this weekend.
Watch parties and driver sightings
🏁 McLaren Racing Live: Miami(Wed-Sun):The reigning F1 Constructors’ Champions will run cars on Pan American Drive in Coconut Grove for a live demo near Regatta Harbour as part of a free fan fest.
- Tickets for the demo are sold out, but creative fans might find a way to watch from a nearby vantage point. (Sign up for the waitlist.)
- The rest of the fan fest doesn’t require a ticket and will feature car displays, race simulators, drinks and food, as well as live race broadcasts.
- Hours: Wednesday, 4pm-11:30pm; Thursday-Friday, 12pm-10pm; Saturday 11am-10pm; Sunday 12pm-7pm.
🏎️ Miami Grand Prix Fan Fest (Wed-Sun): F1 hits Lummus Park in South Beach for a free event featuring race broadcasts, driver appearances and F1 show cars…