Race day · Shade and heat
Shade and heat at the Miami GP
Which rows have a roof, what you may bring for the sun, and what happens when lightning is near.
Quick answer
Only the back rows are covered: about row 12 and up at Turn 18, the back 13 rows at the Marina, the top 12 rows of North Beach and the top 15 of South Beach. Spray sunscreen and umbrellas are banned.1,2,3,4
Updated Oct 25, 2026 · Facts checked against the cited sources on Oct 25, 2026
Where the roof is
Covered rows
Only the back rows of the roofed grandstands are under cover. Fan guides put the line at about row 12 and up at Turn 18, the back 13 rows at the Marina, the top 12 rows of North Beach and the top 15 of South Beach.1,2,3
| Grandstand | Cover |
|---|---|
| Start/Finish | No reliable source found; we leave it out. |
| Turn 1 North | No reliable source found; we leave it out. |
| Turn 18 | Oversteer48 reports a roof over the back rows: roughly row 12 and up is covered, and the front rows get sun all day.1 |
| Marina | Oversteer48 reports the back 13 rows are covered and the front rows are exposed.2 |
| Beach | Oversteer48 reports partial cover on the upper rows: about the top 12 rows of North Beach and the top 15 of South Beach. Benches have no backs.3 |
At Turn 18 the same guide says rows 15 and lower should expect sun all day, and the Marina guide says rows in front of row 10 are likely unshaded. The Turn 18 guide is not fully consistent about where cover ends, so treat the row numbers as approximate.1,2
What the rules allow for the sun
- Sunscreen yes, but not spray: aerosol cans are banned, sunscreen included.4
- No umbrellas, tents or canopies.4
- One factory-sealed water bottle up to 20 oz, or an empty reusable bottle up to 32 oz.4
- Free water stations are spread across the campus.4
- Seat cushions are banned except for medical needs, and the Beach benches have no backs.3,4
If you feel unwell, or a storm comes
Medical tents are in each campus zone. The organizer also lists (305) 623-6400 for texting a description of your issue and your location.4
When lightning is detected close to the venue, the public address system tells guests where to shelter, and the event is suspended if there is an imminent threat.4
More race-day help for Miami 2027
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Sources
- Oversteer48: Turn 18 grandstand guide (fan guide) (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- Oversteer48: Marina grandstand guide (fan guide) (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- Oversteer48: Beach grandstand guide (fan guide) (checked Oct 25, 2026)
- f1miamigp.com: FAQs (2026 edition policies) (checked Oct 25, 2026)