Miami will build a track next to the Dolphins’ home, the Hard Rock Stadium, to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2022.
MIAMI – The organization of the Formula 1 World Championship announced a ten-year deal for Miami on Sunday for a Grand Prix of 2022.
The circuit is being built on the edge of the Hard Rock Stadium from Miami Gardens, Florida (United States), and will consist of 5.41 kilometers, 19 turns, 3 straights and potential for 3 DRS zones with an estimated maximum speed of 320 km / h.
The Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami dolphinsIt will be placed in the heart of the circuit, ” the organization of the championship said on Sunday.
The promoter is already “building a new track that offers fast straights, multiple overtaking options and thrilling racing, while meeting the highest safety standards.”
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The race, according to the formula 1 in a statement, “it will provide an additional tourism boost and economic impact to local businesses in the Miami metropolitan area.”
formula 1 and the promoter will work closely with the local community to ensure that Miami Gardens residents receive discounted tickets so that they have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the sport, ”he said.
In addition, there will be a program to support local businesses and the community to ensure they benefit from the Miami Gardens race. Local businesses can participate in the race weekend.
USA It is an important growth market for us and we are very encouraged by our growing reach in that country, which will be supported by this exciting second race. We will work closely with the Hard Rock Stadium team and the FIA to ensure that the track delivers sensational racing, but also makes a positive and lasting contribution to the people of the local community. Stefano Domenicali.
“We thank our fans, the elected officials from Miami Gardens and the local tourism industry for their patience and support in this process. We will bring the greatest racing spectacle in the world to Miami for the first time in our sport’s history.”