The Formula E driving stars will eagerly await the resumption of the 2024/25 Championship following the biggest break in this season’s race calendar. When the cars roar off the grid at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida on Saturday, April 12, it will have been 57 days since the Jeddah race weekend.
American circuits have featured regularly on the Formula E schedule, with Portland, New York City and Long Beach all staging races over the past decade. However, the electric car extravaganza returns to Miami this year for the first time since the inaugural season of Formula E action in 2015. The event was held at the Biscayne Bay Street Circuit that time around with the son of 4-time Formula One world champion Alain Prost, Nico Prost, taking the honours. USA would score a podium finish with Andretti’s Scott Speed claiming second place in his and the team's home race in the Sunshine State.
Prost may have departed the electric scene a while ago, but five drivers from that first Miami event head back to Florida for another shot at glory. Antonio Felix da Costa, Sam Bird, Lucas di Grassi, Sebastien Buemi and Jean-Eric Vergne. None of those drivers could finish higher than 6th (Antonio Felix da Costa) in 2015, although Jean-Eric Vergne did start the race from pole before encountering issues during the race and finishing well down the field. While there are no American drivers in action this time around, the three US-based teams, Cupra Kiro, DS Penske & Andretti are guaranteed to receive fervent support.
Getty ImagesFast-forward to the current season, and with four rounds of 16 completed, two British drivers are setting the pace. Nissan’s Oliver Rowland tops the standings following his race wins in Mexico City and Jeddah, with 20-year-old Taylor Barnard currently lying in second spot. Defending Formula E champion Pascal Wehrlein continues to have a frustrating season, and he finds himself 43 points adrift of Rowland.
Let GOAL give you all the details you need to know ahead of the upcoming Formula E round from Miami, Florida, including the full schedule and how you can watch or stream all the race and pre-race action live.
Where is the Miami E-Prix being held?
Getty ImagesThe Miami E-Prix will be held at the Homestead–Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida, which has hosted various auto racing series, including NASCAR and IndyCar, since it first opened in 1995. Along with the more commonly used oval-shaped track, the facility features a road course layout (which will be used for this Formula E race), that uses parts of the oval along with a specially designed infield road course. The circuit length is 3.551 km (2.206 miles).
Miami E-Prix Schedule
Date | Session | Time | Watch | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Friday, April 11 | Free Practice 1 | 4:30 pm ET (9:30 pm BST) | TNT Sports/CBS Sports | |
Saturday, April 12 | Free Practice 2 | 7:30 am ET (12:30 pm BST) | TNT Sports/CBS Sports | |
Qualifying | 9:40 am ET (2:40 pm BST) | TNT Sports/CBS Sports | Discovery+/ITVX/Fubo | |
E-Prix | 2:05 pm ET (7:05 pm BST) | TNT Sports/CBS Sports | Discovery+/ITVX/Fubo |
Where can I watch the Miami E-Prix in the US?
In the United States, viewers can watch the Miami E-Prix and the rest of the 2024-25 Formula E season on CBS Sports Network and stream it on FuboTV. Fubo packages start from $79.99 a month and offer all-inclusive free 7-day trials before you pay. Fubo’s massive streaming plans carry up to 200+ channels, and you can get even more depending on your location.
For avid sports fans, Fubo is the ultimate choice as it provides access to other popular sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL & MLS. International soccer fans can enjoy some of the world’s best leagues, such as the Premier League and La Liga. Most Fubo plans allow you to stream on up to 10 devices simultaneously.
Where can I watch the Miami E-Prix in the UK?
This season, the Miami E-Prix and other Formula E races will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK. You can live stream on discovery+ and watch via TNT Sports' TV channels on platforms including Sky, BT, and Virgin Media. Discovery+ Premium is £29.99 per month and available on a monthly rolling contract.
This includes TNT Sports and other entertainment channels. Existing BT broadband customers can access TNT Sports for £20 per month. The package includes TNT Sports and Discovery+. There will also be ITV coverage of the Formula E action this season and the Miami E-Prix qualifying session and race will be available to stream live on ITVX.
How to watch the Miami E-Prix from anywhere with a VPN
You may need a different way to watch the action if you cannot view the Miami E-Prix locally or any Formula E races this season. That's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're travelling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network. You want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to get access to the races. Most VPNs make it easy to do this. We recommend NordVPN if you're unsure which VPN to choose, but you can also check out our in-depth VPN guide to determine which one is best for you.
