What time is practice for the Miami Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

The 2022 Formula One season is already in full swing, and the new FIA regulations have clearly made an impact.

Ferrari and Red Bull are now firmly leading the way in the battle for the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.

Meanwhile, Mercedes and Aston Martin have been left behind and face an uphill battle if they want to get back to where they want to be as the season progresses.

Now the sport will move to the East Coast of the United States for a wonderfully picturesque race in Florida, with the Miami Grand Prix.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the first day of action at the Miami Grand Prix.

When is practice for the Miami Grand Prix?

The opening practice session will take place at 7:30pm BST on Friday 6 May, while the second practice session starts at 10:30pm that same night. Both sessions last one hour.

How can I see it?

Spectators in the UK can watch the Miami Grand Prix live on Sky Sports during race weekend. Coverage of Free Practice 1 begins at 7pm BST on Friday on Sky Sports F1, with Free Practice 2 following from 10:15pm.

What is the schedule for the Miami Grand Prix weekend? (All times BST)

Friday, May 6

Saturday, May 7

• 14:00: Classification of the W Series

• 6:00 p.m.: Miami GP practice three

• 19:10: Race one of the W Series

• 21:00: Classification of the Miami GP

Sunday, May 8

Driver Ranking

1. Carlos Leclerc | Ferrari | 86 points

2. Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 59 points

3. Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing | 54 points

4. George Russell | Mercedes | 49 points

5. Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 38 points

6. Lando Norris | McLaren | 35 points

7. Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 28 points

8. Valtteri Bottas | Alfa-Romeo | 24 points

9. Esteban Ocon | AlpineF1 | 20 points

10. Kevin Magnussen | Haas F1 Team | 15 points

11. Daniel Ricciardo | McLaren | 11 points

12. yuki tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 10 points

13. Peter Gasley | AlphaTauri | 6 points

14. Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin | 4 points

15. Fernando Alonso | AlpineF1 | 2 points

16. Zhou Guanyu | Alfa-Romeo | 1 point

17. Spear ride | Aston Martin | 1 point

18. Alejandro Albon | Williams Racing | 1 point

19. Mike Schumacher | Haas F1 Team | 0 points

20. Nicholas Latifi | Williams Racing | 0 points