Formula 1 descends on Miami as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Co soak up the Florida sun ahead of prestigious event

The Formula 1 circus will make its next stop in sunny Florida this week for the Miami Grand Prix.

This will be the third time this race has taken place – with the previous two races being dominated by Red Bull Racing.

Max Verstappen, who won both races, returns to Miami with hopes of a hat-trick on his mind.

Of course, Red Bull would be just as happy if teammate Sergio Perez continued his dominance at this track.

But other drivers also showed up, including Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and the two Ferrari drivers: Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

The Miami Grand Prix took over the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

Red Bull teammates Max Verstappen (right) and Sergio Perez (left) pose for a photo

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives at the paddock during previews for the Miami Grand Prix

Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc (left) and Carlos Sainz (right) arrived in blue

The typical Formula 1 infield was placed on the Dolphins stadium field.

A smiling Daniel Ricciardo of Visa Cash App RB speaks to the media in Miami

This is the sixth race in what is already looking like another season of dominance from Red Bull.

Both Verstappen and Perez lead the drivers’ standings – with the Dutchman on 110 points and his Mexican counterpart on 85 points.

Behind them both is the Ferrari duo of Leclerc and Sainz with 76 and 69 points respectively.

Verstappen won all but one race: the Australian Grand Prix, where Sainz took the top prize.

Like other years, the Miami Grand Prix should be the perfect opportunity for celebrities to get out, soak up the sun and breathe in some hot rubber (if they ever get that close to the track).

McLaren driver Lando Norris takes a photo inside Hard Rock Stadium

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri arrives at the paddock wearing a Miami Heat jersey.

Williams driver Logan Sargeant is competing in what he calls his “backyard” grand prix this week.

Inter Miami striker Luis Suarez goes behind the scenes at the Miami Grand Prix

The race will take place at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens

The track wraps around Hard Rock Stadium, home of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

Final preparations for the race are underway as the track and facilities are completed.

After a busy week of qualifying and sprints, the race begins on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Scheduled appearances include Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, with the power couple having confirmed their attendance.

Kelce will be joined by fellow Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He will be joined by his wife Brittany.

It is unclear whether the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, will attend after a fundraiser he wanted to hold during the race was shut down by race officials for violating the race agreement. following.

A cease and desist letter was sent to a friend of the former president, saying: “It has come to our attention that you may be using your Paddock Club rooftop suite for political purposes, including fundraising.” funds for a federal election at $250,000 per ticket. , which clearly violates the license agreement for the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix suite.

“If this is true, we regret to inform you that your suite license will be revoked, you will not be allowed to attend the race at any time and we will issue you a full refund.”