Tickets are on sale for this year's race weekend happening May 5-7. Of note: The exorbitant ticket prices – among the highest in F1 last year – also highlighted inequality in Miami. Police vehicles bizarrely escorted race winner Max Verstappen through Hard Rock Stadium after the race and the top-3 finishers were made to wear American football helmets on the podium. Some fans also poked fun at the Miami Grand Prix for over-the-top showmanship not typically seen in the sport, including the fake marina built around the circuit and staged with real yachts. Yes, but: Neighbors were opposed to the race, suing to stop the event from taking place over noise concerns and racial discrimination claims. 
Why it matters to Miami: Beyond the reported $350 million economic impact to South Florida, the grand prix further cemented Miami's status as a global entertainment hub. Why it matters: Formula 1's expansion into the United States with a 10-year contract for the annual Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium illustrates how much the Netflix show has converted large numbers of Americans into fans. The show follows F1 racing teams through the 2022 season, including a glamorous stop in Miami Gardens for the city's first grand prix. Netflix's popular docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is back with a new season this week.
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