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VOLUME XXI
THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO
MIAMI'S BIG RACEFROM A TO Z A new and improved Miami International Autodrome track isn't the only exciting enhancement, writes Casey Brennan
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he Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix is back—and this year’s Miami International Autodrome is better than ever. Taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium from May 5-7, the big race weekend will draw top talent from the Grand Prix scene including Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz and 2022 winner Max Verstappen. The Miami International Autodrome track at Hard Rock Stadium is the first circuit to be designed by and with the support of Formula 1. It has the capacity to hold 65,000 fans and features a 5.41-kilometer circuit length with 19 corners and three straights with top speeds estimated to be a staggering 200 miles per hour. Fans can attend with a variety of ticket options, including Grandstand, Campus
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Pass, Luxury and private Suites. For a truly unparalleled viewing experience, the Clubs offer panoramic views as well as premium food and beverage options, including the brand-new Boathouse and Views at Turn 1. For 2023, the team village will move to the football field and a new permanent Paddock Club will make its debut. Hard Rock Beach Club and MIA Marina are back, featuring brand-new sunset cabanas and there is an incredible selection of food and beverage options from award-winning chefs and restaurants like local favorites Casa Tua, Bodega and Doma, along with cocktails from Flor de Cana, Herradura and Glenfiddich—all the fuel fans need for a day at the races. Visit Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium; 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens; f1miamigp.com
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The official Miami Grand Prix app gives fans the chance to manage their electronic tickets and explore the campus with an interactive 3D map.
In line with the Sustainability Agenda of Formula 1, organizers of the Miami Grand Prix have a climate action plan aimed at reducing energy consumption and waste and hosting a fully sustainable event by 2030.
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The Hard Rock Beach Club, located on the outside of Turns 11-13, is where South Beach meets Formula 1 with pools, multiple bars and all-day cuisine.
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Over 65 of Miami’s top restaurants bring the authentic flavor of South Florida to the Miami International Autodrome each year.
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The soulful, boutique hospitality space Casa Tua Trackside Club at Turn 1 offers impeccable service, authentic Italian cuisine and trackside views of the action in the surroundings of a private members’ club.
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The legendary NFL team Miami Dolphins play home games at Hard Rock Stadium and are the oldest professional sports team in Florida (their inaugural season was in 1966).
Stylish Stays From Miami Beach to Brickell and Wynwood, here are the best spots to take a pit stop during Formula 1 race weekend
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CARILLON MIAMI WELLNESS RESORT Located in Miami’s North Beach, the oceanfront Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is the perfect respite from all the action, with a 60,000-squarefoot spa and fitness center including infrared sauna, acupuncture and energy healing on site. Visit
6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; carillonhotel.com ESMÉ MIAMI BEACH HOTEL Once a 1920s bohemian artists’ colony, the Esmé transformed into a hidden gem thanks to a $40 million renovation. Today it brings a SpanishMediterranean lifestyle to South
Beach with an eight-building “Spanish village” connected by charming paths for an ideal “paseo.” Visit 1438 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; esmehotel.com THE MIAMI BEACH EDITION The luxurious Miami Beach EDITION is the ideal escape during F1 race weekend.