The closer field, which has led the Formula 1 Championship race this season and promises a strong 2025, was described by the Miami Grand Prix chairman as “a dream come true”.
Max Verstappen’s dominance of the past two seasons is under threat following Lando Norris’ win in Miami this year, with the McLaren driver closing the gap on the championship leaders to 52 points heading into the final six rounds. With four races in a row in friendlier time zones in the United States, including two in the U.S., Miami president Tyler Epp said the increased competition on the track is helping to solidify the race. says:
“It’s really great,” Epp told RACER. “It was a dream come true as we worked to build our business together. I’d also like to tell you about what Red Bull and Max have accomplished over the past few years. There is tremendous respect for it and historical significance.
“So we’re not just rooting for Max and Red Bull, we like the competition. We love the question of when people show up and take their seats, they’re not sure who’s going to win. And that value, especially the value of our young, burgeoning fan base, is what we’re focused on.
“The power of the product is why we spend so much time developing our relationships with Formula 1 and the teams, ensuring we can be where they want to be and when they want to start their ultra-competitive runs. zak [Brown, McLaren CEO] And Lando knows they can always return to their first destination, Miami!
“And they have been a fantastic partner in this. I mean, we were kind of interested in the McLaren story. Because it was their first win. We have a McLaren grandstand that has been running this year, and it has sold really, really well. And it’s very exciting to try to bring authenticity to the growing fandom in America.”
Epp says Miami ticket sales are off to a strong start after the current form guide launched its 2025 offering last month. This is because it works in conjunction with other events in the area.
Lando Norris after winning this year’s Miami Grand Prix. Andy Horn / Motorsports Images.
“Everything is being tracked. We feel really, really good about where we are. “It’s been a full cycle of purchasing from year one to now, year four,” he said. “Initially there was a huge uptick when tickets were released, but the last few years have been a little different. It ebbed and flowed through the holiday season, the start of pre-season testing and the F1 season starting in the spring.
“So we’re tracking that carefully and trying to make sure we know what the fans want. Because in the end, that’s what we’re aiming for. But I would like to say that we are very satisfied with where we are. I think we have a better understanding of what the value proposition is, and I expect our pricing to continue to reflect that.
“But we continue to talk about the North American market with our friends in Austin and Vegas, as well as in Montreal and Mexico. But when the series launches in North America in the coming weeks, Austin, Mexico, Vegas, and Brazil will all be in the same group. “We’re off to a good start, although we monitor carefully how everyone’s sales are and try to stay ahead of the curve as best we can.”
