**title**: Miami Grand Prix FP1 Extended to 90 Minutes
**categories**: Practice, Schedule, Sprint
summary: The FIA has lengthened Miami’s first free‑practice session to 90 minutes, moving the start to 12:00 local time. The change, driven by a three‑month race gap and new technical regulations, also pushes all earlier track activities 30 minutes forward.
content: The FIA has announced that the first free‑practice session at the Miami Grand Prix will run for 90 minutes, starting at 12:00 local time. This extension also pushes all earlier track activities 30 minutes later, reshaping the weekend schedule.
Why it matters:
- The sprint format gives teams only one short practice; the extra 30 minutes provides valuable data on the new 2024 technical package and tyre behaviour.
- A three‑month gap since the last race has limited on‑track testing of recent aero and power‑unit updates, making the longer session crucial for set‑up work.
The details:
- FP1 now runs 12:00–13:30 (up from 60 minutes), with all preceding events – track walk, media duties and drivers’ briefing – moved forward by 30 minutes.
- FIA sporting director Eduardo Freitas confirmed the sprint race still starts at 14:30 on Saturday and the change was agreed after consultation with teams and organisers.
What's next:
- Teams will allocate the extra half‑hour to additional tyre runs and aerodynamic tweaks, adjusting their set‑up plans.
- The FIA will monitor the impact and may apply similar extensions at other sprint venues later in the season.
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