Preview: Carrera Cup heads to South Beach for Miami F1 Grand Prix

Porsche Carrera Cup North America again supports the Formula One Grand Prix for the fourth-consecutive season with a pair of 40-minute races. The new-for-2026 combination of the Porsche 911 Cup (Type 992.2) and Pirelli P Zero DHG tire makes its first appearance on the 3.363-mile circuit built around Hard Rock Stadium.

The Porsche 911 Cup delivers circa 520 PS from a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter boxer engine shared with the unit used in the Porsche 911 GT3 road car. The car has already proven to be quicker and more practical than the prior-generation car thanks to refined aerodynamics, cockpit ergonomics and updated electronics along with a popular air conditioning system for driver comfort. The Type 992.2 car is featured in just four championships this season: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, and Porsche Carrera Cup North America.

Of five winners from the 2025 races (Yves Baltas swept the Pro class), only Scott Blind in the Solairus Aviation Masters class returns in 2026. Current point leader Tyler Maxson finished second in Miami’s race 1 in 2025, while Aaron Jeansonne, second in points, earned a pair of top-five finishes in the same weekend.

Miami F1 Grand Prix fast facts.

Field.

20 Porsche 911 Cup race cars are entered for Round 3 at the Miami International Autodrome

• Mobil Pro Class. 12

• Solairus Aviation Pro-Am Class. 2

• Solairus Aviation Masters Class. 6

• Teams. Seven race teams across all three classes

Track record.

1:56.014, 2023, Riley Dickinson, Kellymoss Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 992.1)

2025 Race winners.

• Mobil Pro Class.

  Race 1, Yves Baltas, ACI Motorsports

  Race 2, Yves Baltas, ACI Motorsports

• Solairus Aviation Pro-Am Class.

  Race 1, James Sofronas, GMG Racing

  Race 2, Angel Benitez, FMS Motorsport

• Solairus Aviation Masters Class.

  Race 1, Todd Parriott, Kellymoss

  Race 2, Scott Blind, Ruckus Racing

2026 Championship Leaders.

• Mobil Pro Class.

  Tyler Maxson, TOPP Racing

• Solairus Aviation Pro-Am Class.

  Patrick Mulcahy, ACI Motorsports

• Solairus Aviation Masters Class.

  Marco Circone, ACI Motorsports

• Rookie.

  Cole Kleck, TOPP Racing

• Team.

  TOPP Racing

Schedule.

All times Eastern

• Thursday, 30 April.

  5:35 – 6:05pm | Practice 1

• Friday, 1 May.

  3:25 – 3:55pm | Practice 2 7:10 – 7:40pm | Qualifying

• Saturday, 2 May.

  2:50 – 3:30pm | Race 1 (40 minutes)

• Sunday, 3 May. 11:10 – 11:50am | Race 2 (40 minutes)

Heading back East.

Premier events are a staple of Porsche Carrera Cup North America. Fresh off of a pair of caution-free races on the streets of Long Beach, the championship moves back across the country for the Miami F1 Grand Prix. Last season, ACI Motorsport’s Yves Baltas scored a pair of overall wins during the weekend.

Top of the points.

Last season, the Rookie of the Year battle came down to the final race of the year, with Aaron Jeansonne taking the title over Tyler Maxson. This year looks like a similar battle, but this time for the overall championship. Maxson opened the season with a pair of wins at Sebring, but runner-up finishes in both Long Beach races allowed Jeansonne to close the gap to just five points entering Miami.

Home track, new partner.

The Miami International Autodrome sees limited use, so the home track advantage is less than other permanent road courses that have more daily access. Still, JDX Racing’s Masters driver Kevin Stadtlander will be able to sleep in his own bed during the weekend, as he calls Miami home. Stadtlander is showcasing a brand new partner this weekend, Best Buddies International, where his #60 JDX machine will have the Keith Haring designed logo on his roof, frunk, and both doors. Fans and supporters can help advance Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion, friendship, employment, and leadership by contributing to this impactful cause.

Team titles.

As the Driver Championships heat up, so does the Team Championship. Currently, TOPP Racing holds a one-point advantage over Kellymoss, both thanks to the early-season success of Tyler Maxson (TOPP Racing) and Aaron Jeansonne (Kellymoss).

Formula 1.

Porsche’s crossover success with Formula One isn’t limited to Dan Gurney’s 1962 French Grand Prix victory. In 2015, current Formula One driver Nico Hülkenberg teamed with Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 919 Hybrid. Hülkenberg’s win made him the first active Formula One driver to win at Le Mans since 1991.

The classes.

Mobil Pro Class. The highest level of competition in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America. The class is recognized through its orange color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in orange on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with orange cross-marks, with the addition of orange highlights on the front bumper splitters.

Solairus Aviation Pro-Am Class. Restricted to drivers who are 35 years old or older as of 1 January, 2026. The class is recognized through its green color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in green on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with green cross-marks, with the addition of green highlights on the front bumper splitters.

Solairus Aviation Masters Class. This class is open to drivers who are 50 years old or older as of 1 January, 2026. The class is recognized through its yellow color scheme. The car entry number will be delineated in yellow on the doors, the windshield and rear glass. Headlight covers will be clear with yellow cross-marks, with the addition of yellow highlights on the front bumper splitters.

Entry list.

The full Porsche Carrera Cup North America entry list can be found by clicking here.

Points and results.

Event results and current points for Porsche Carrera Cup North America can be found by clicking here.

Broadcast.

All Porsche Carrera Cup North America races stream live – and are available to watch anytime – on the Porsche Motorsport North America YouTube channel. Stay up-to-date on all the latest news by following Porsche Motorsport North America on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Twitter, and by subscribing to the newsletter.