The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023 was an unforgettable event jam-packed with racing action, unstoppable excitement, and much more.
With many moments that helped define race weekend, let’s review the top 10 moments from the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023:
World Champion Max Verstappen Records Fastest-Ever Lap Around Miami International Autodrome
World Champion Max Verstappen continues to make his mark in Miami, tallying the fastest lap around the Miami International Autodrome during the opening-day practice run. The Red Bull driver recorded a time of 1 minute 27.930 seconds around the 19-turn venue, which was 1.54 seconds quicker than Charles Leclerc’s pole position time last year.
Miami Dolphins Join Formula 1 Drivers Ahead of the 2023 Race
It was an intersection of two worlds as Miami Dolphins players met with Formula 1 drivers at Hard Rock Stadium over race weekend. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill enjoyed the unique experience of sitting in the cockpit of Alpine‘s Pierre Gasly as the team performed pitstop practice.
Hill wasn’t the only Dolphin who took part in the festivities, as Dolphins players such as Jaelan Phillips, Jevon Holland, Emmanuel Ogbah, and more held their own version of an NFL Combine with Formula 1 drivers, complete with competitive drills and more.
Charles Leclerc Triggers Red Flag Stoppage During Qualifiers
Qualifying for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023 came to a dramatic conclusion at the Miami International Autodrome when Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc spun off the track in the final seconds to trigger a red flag stoppage. With just over one minute left on the clock, the session was not restarted and Leclerc’s second off-track excursion of the weekend meant no driver could improve their lap times resulting in an exciting starting grid for race day.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez Takes Pole Position at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023
To the delight of the Red Bull fans, Sergio Perez claimed his third pole position in Formula 1 and earned the top spot on the starting grid ahead of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix.
Perez, who set a lap two seconds quicker than last year’s P1 time shared, “It has been one of those weekends where I was struggling for balance and confidence…With a small change in qualifying everything came alive and we put the lap together when it mattered.”
LL Cool J Introduces Formula 1 Drivers In Pre-Race Ceremony
Ahead of the race, each of the 20 Formula 1 drivers in turn were introduced on the grid by actor and musician LL Cool J, accompanied by Will.I.Am, in a pre-race ceremony. Following the presentation, the artists released a Formula 1-inspired single to coincide with race day.
Pre-Grid Performances By Bella Dose and National Anthem Sung By GALE
Before lights out, fans in attendance witnessed performances from bilingual Latin girl group Bella Dose followed by the National Anthem sung by chart topping Puerto Rican singer and songwriter, GALE. Both performances got the crowd geared up and ready for the race.
Celebrities, Athletes, and More Appear On Starting Grid Ahead of Race
You never know who is going to show up at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. This year’s star-studded lineup included star athletes like Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, and tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams as well as Roger Federer. Celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, Shakira and the Jonas Brothers, and more also made appearances on the grid.
Max Verstappen’s Late-Race Pass To Victory at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023
Despite starting ninth on the grid, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen pulled off a dramatic late-race pass to finish first and claim victory at the Formula 1 Crypto.com 2023 Miami Grand Prix 2023. The victory marked Verstappen’s second win in Miami, with the driver celebrating back-to-back titles and another first-place finish on top of the podium at the Miami International Autodrome.
Hard Rock Beach Club Headliners Tiësto and Cedric Gervais, Plus FISHER’s Podium Celebration Set
Miami is the global curator of culture, with the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix featuring award-winning artists and musicians such as DJ Tiësto and Cedric Gervais, who headlined the Hard Rock Beach Club. Following the podium ceremony, Australian house and techno producer FISHER closed out the weekend with an action-packed set.
Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023 Recorded A Sell-Out Crowd of 270,491 Fans Across Race Weekend
In addition to the trackside action, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix welcomed more fans than its inaugural year, recording a sell-out crowd of 270,491 fans across the 2023 race weekend. The event marked the second-annual Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, with Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix stating, “It has been a fantastic weekend, an incredible race day and I’m proud of the entire team who have worked so hard to put together this year’s event…We can’t wait to welcome everyone back next year and celebrate another weekend of great racing together.”
The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2023 was undoubtedly a one-of-a-kind event full of energy, excitement, and unforgettable racing action. Don’t miss your chance to check out the 2024 race!
