- May 8, 2026
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Event News, Featured Articles, Features, Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
South Florida Motorsports, promoter of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, has revealed plans to elevate its premium hospitality offering with a significant expansion of its Paddock Club building, adding a spectacular new 115,000 square foot extension ahead of the 2027 race.
Following the introduction of a permanent Paddock Club structure in 2023, the new building represents a continued investment in delivering one of the most luxurious and immersive race weekend experiences on the Formula 1 calendar. News of the extension was revealed by Tom Garfinkel, Managing Partner of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, speaking at the Autosport Business Forum (ABX Miami) earlier this week.
Stretching from the start/finish straight toward Turn 1, the expanded structure will offer spectacular views as the cars charge off the starting grid and sweep through the opening corner. The expanded design will also provide viewing of Turns 2 and 3. Sections of the three-storey building will introduce tiered seating, offering guests a premier viewing experience within a luxury hospitality setting. Including the rooftop, the expansion will increase total Paddock Club capacity to approximately 9,200 guests and 305,000 square feet of hospitality space.
Guests will also benefit from improved access, with enhanced ingress and egress, ensuring a seamless journey throughout race weekend.
Tom Garfinkel, Managing Partner of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, said:
“The expansion of our Paddock Club is another example of innovation and investment in our event and growing Formula 1 in the United States. We wanted to not only make the Paddock Club bigger to meet demand, but differentiate the experience into something new and unique.”
Construction of the new extension will be conducted in partnership with HOK+ROSSETTI, a design company with a recognised track record of sports and entertainment venues. This project builds on a long history of success between the two organisations, as they previously served as lead architect for the various upgrades to Hard Rock Stadium, including the design of the Miami Open tennis tournament, as well as the nearby Miami Dolphins’ Baptist Health Training Complex.
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The Paddock Club extension also establishes a permanent, year-round home for Precision Drive Club (PDC), further embedding the exclusive members’ club as a cornerstone of the Miami International Autodrome. Dedicated facilities will include a workshop with direct access to the pit lane, in addition to coaching and simulator labs, race control, a private members’ lounge, and meeting rooms. A permanent kitchen will support PDC’s culinary program, with offerings from a selection of renowned restaurant partners, continuing to elevate and expand the dining experience that has helped define Precision Drive Club since its launch in 2024.
The new Paddock Club expansion underscores South Florida Motorsports’ ongoing commitment to innovation and investment, ensuring the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX continues to set the benchmark as one of the most premium races on the World Championship calendar.
This announcement comes as the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX enters its fifth year and one year after Formula 1 and South Florida Motorsports announced an extension through 2041, making it the longest agreement for any race on the calendar at the time. South Florida Motorsports has twice been named Promoter of the Year – by Formula 1 following the 2024 season and by the prestigious Autosport Awards following the 2025 season.
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The FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, established in 2022 on the FIA Formula 1® World Championship calendar, is the premier culmination of world-class racing, fan experience, entertainment and hospitality, located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The event is hosted by South Florida Motorsports (SFM), who was awarded Promoter of the Year by Formula 1 in 2025, and by the judges of the prestigious Autosport Awards in January 2026. The race was also recognised as Best New Event of 2022 by Sports Business Journal and was awarded the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating for its overall sustainability and environmental management efforts. Now entering its fifth year, the FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX is held at the Miami International Autodrome, a 19-turn, 3.36-mile track within the complex of Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the legendary Miami Dolphins NFL team.
About the MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AUTODROME
The Miami International Autodrome (MIA), established in 2022 with the debut of the FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, has become one of the fastest-growing motorsports circuits in the world. The autodrome, which is built around the iconic Hard Rock Stadium, consists of five FIA Grade One track configurations, including the 19-turn, 5.41km Grand Prix circuit, the Extended Marina Loop (19 turns, 4.52km), the Marina Loop (18 turns, 3.94km), the Extended MIA Loop (13 turns, 2.30km) and finally the MIA Loop (14 turns, 2.83km).
The circuit has hosted a wide range of racing series since opening in 2022, including Formula 1, F1 Academy, Ferrari Racing Days, Porsche Carrera Cup and the W Series. The Miami International Autodrome also hosted Formula E’s Evo Sessions in 2025 and the Miami E-Prix in January 2026. The circuit is home to the Precision Drive Club, a private driving club with exclusive access to the track. Community events such as the Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the NFL’s largest philanthropic event with more than $100 million raised for cancer research over the past 16 years, also utilise the MIA facilities.
ROSSETTI, a design practice recognised for sports and entertainment venues, is now part of global interdisciplinary design firm HOK. On the Hard Rock Stadium campus, HOK+ROSSETTI has completed visioning for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, design of the F1 Paddock Club, design of the Miami Open tennis tournament, Miami Dolphins’ Baptist Health Training Complex and modernisation of Hard Rock Stadium.
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