The Miami International Autodrome, home of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, has announced significant changes as it seeks to become a circuit for other motorsport ventures.
Miami burst onto the F1 scene in 2022 as a new race in the sport’s fast-expanding American market, as a new street track designed to promote close racing.
The circuit has now announced four new configurations, varying in length from a 19-turn 2.8-mile version to a shorter 1.43-mile loop.
Negating the need for road closures, the new configurations are designed to attract more local events to the circuit, while not impacting local businesses.
Miami Grand Prix Managing Partner Tom Garfinkel outlined the benefits of the dramatic expansion.
“This is an exciting time to be a motorsports enthusiast here in South Florida,” Garfinkel said.
“Our investment into the facility and construction of the inner loop creates five track configurations worthy of the world’s most elite drivers and allows us to engage with the growing motorsports community of South Florida while also respecting the impact to local residents and businesses.
“There’s a thriving car culture here in South Florida and this investment enables us to better serve this growing group of automotive enthusiasts, as well as utilizing our campus for more community programming, including education and career opportunities for local youth and students.”
In addition, the Miami GP venue will host the Ferrari Racing Days on the new Extended Marina Loop layout from May 14-18, 2025 – two weeks after the 2025 Miami GP.
This event will be led by Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli and also feature Ferrari’s exclusive F1 Clienti, XX Programmes, Sport Prototipi Clienti and Club Competizioni GT programmes.
F1 will continue to utilise the original layout of the circuit, scheduled to be round six of the championship in 2025.
Lando Norris won this year’s event, taking a memorable first win following a well-timed Safety Car.
Work on the layout expansion will commence in October 2024.
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