WATCH: A lap of the new Miami Grand Prix circuit!

Formula One will break new ground this weekend with the inaugural Miami Grand Prix in front of Hollywood stars and new US fans.

But they know – as some seasoned observers have warned – that there have been as many flops as successes when it comes to introducing new circuits into the calendar and confirming Formula One’s established place in the modern American sporting landscape.

Spurred on by the hype and razzmatazz that has heralded the new Florida event, the second American race on the current schedule, most drivers anticipate a fast, thrilling and memorable contest at the Miami International Autodrome.

FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS:

Drivers

1. Charles Leclerc (MON) 86 pts, 2. Max Verstappen (NED) 59, 3. Sergio Perez (MEX) 54, 4. George Russell (GBR) 49, 5. Carlos Sainz (ESP) 38, 6. Lando Norris (GBR) 35, 7. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 28, 8. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 24, 9. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 20, 10. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 15, 11. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 11, 12. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) 10, 13. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 6, 14. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 4, 15. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 2, 16. Zhou Guanyu (CHN) 1, 17. Alexander Albon (THA) 1, 18. Lance Stroll (CAN) 1, 19. Mick Schumacher (GER) 0, 20. Nico Hulkenberg (GER) 0, 21. Nicholas Latifi (CAN) 0

Constructors

1. Ferrari 124 pts, 2. Red Bull 113, 3. Mercedes 77, 4. McLaren-Mercedes 46, 5. Alfa Romeo 25, 6. Alpine-Renault 22, 7. AlphaTauri-Red Bull 16, 8. Haas-Ferrari 15, 9. Aston Martin-Mercedes 5, 10. Williams-Mercedes 1