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Flashback: Photos from the 2026 Miami Grand Prix

The race drew thousands of fans and a string of celebrities to the Miami International Autodrome.
By Michele Eve SandbergMay 10, 2026
photo of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli fist pumping to a crowd in the stands at the Miami Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, winner of the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

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Despite the threat of dangerous storms that pushed the start time up three hours, the Miami Grand Prix drew thousands of fans and a string of celebrities to the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, May 3. In the end, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won top honors, his third consecutive win from pole position, keeping him on track to become the youngest-ever Formula 1 champion. Here are some of the famous faces who watched him take home the trophy.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates his win.

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French Olympic swimmer Léon Marchand, right, with his brother Oscar.

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Former American baseball pitcher CC Sabathia with his wife, Amber.

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Red Bull racing drivers Arvid Lindblad (left) and Liam Lawson (right).

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DJ Khaled, wife Nicole Tuck, and son Aalam.

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Aaaaand they’re off!

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Argentine former tennis player Juan Martín del Potro.

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Model Maria Alexandrova dressed the part.

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Spanish professional golfer Jon Rahm.

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Seattle Seahawks player AJ Barner.

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Former professional tennis player Rafael “Rafa” Nadal.

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American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin.

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Rachael Kirkconnell (left) and Niki Victoria (right).

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Politicians also frequent the Miami Grand Prix. U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin attended this year’s race.

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Charles Leclerc (left) and Lewis Hamilton (right).

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Michele Eve Sandberg is a nationally published event photographer and storyteller based in South Florida. Her eclectic coverage includes Art Basel events, SOBEWFF, the Miami Open, concerts, and more. She has also worked with celebrities and Grammy-winning artists in and outside of Florida.

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