It’s race week, as F1 makes its first visit to the USA in 2024 for the Miami Grand Prix. To mark the occasion, a special event will be hosted using F1 24 to kick off the race week, with stars from F1, the F1 Academy, and the NFL teaming up in a virtual competition.
Sunshine racing
2024 sees the Miami Grand Prix hosted for the third time. The Miami International Autodrome is a stunning circuit wrapping its way around the Hard Rock Stadium and surrounding areas in the Magic City.
To mark F1's return to Miami, the EA Sports F1 24 Miami Search Event will see stars from motorsport and the NFL compete to be crowned Miami's champion.
Representing F1, Carlos Sainz will switch his Ferrari cockpit for a virtual seat. He will be joined by F1 Academy driver Bianca Bustamante, currently sitting fourth in the F1 Academy standings.
They will compete against Miami Dolphins stars Jalen Ramsey and Jaylen Waddle. With Hard Rock Stadium being the Dolphins' home field, Ramsey and Waddle will represent the home crowd.
The EA Sports F1 24 Miami Search Event pits two teams against one another in a race around the virtual Miami track. Emmy-nominated entertainment correspondent Sibley Scoles will host the event and quiz each racer on their Miami knowledge before they hit the track.
The finale will see the fastest driver from each team go head-to-head, with the winner crowned the Miami GP Champion.
This event will provide F1 fans with their first opportunity to see the Miami International Autodrome in F1 24 before the game launches later this month. The event will be streamed live on the EA Sports F1 24 YouTube channel on May 2 at 6.00 pm BST / 1:00 pm EST. The iconic 1111 Lincoln Road Parking Garage is set to host this unique event.
F1 24 is set to launch on May 31 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Players who have preordered the Champions Edition of the game can hit the track from May 28 with three days of early access.
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