A small detail in iRacing executive producer Greg Hill’s August developer blog has the community buzzing. Hill briefly mentions that the team is “deep in conversations with a U.S.-based venue that hosts a Formula 1 event.” Fans quickly connect the dots: the project almost certainly points to the iRacing Miami International Autodrome.
The Miami GP track surrounds Hard Rock Stadium and has become one of Formula 1’s most distinctive street-style circuits. If the leak proves accurate, this would mark the first modern American F1 venue to appear in iRacing.
Why the Miami International Autodrome Makes Sense
The location checks every box for iRacing. It’s a high-profile U.S. circuit, it runs on public roads around an iconic stadium, and it offers multiple layout options.
Additionally, the FIA and Formula 1 have been expanding virtual-motorsport licensing, so a Miami Autodrome scan aligns perfectly with that trend.
Community sleuths also note that Miami is already scanned for other projects and features detailed elevation data. Therefore, iRacing’s environment team could build on existing resources to speed up development. This makes the iRacing Miami International Autodrome a realistic short-term goal rather than a far-off dream.
What We Might See
If the project moves forward, expect a fully drivable, high-fidelity version of the 5.41-km F1 circuit. The track’s sweeping high-speed corners, slow chicanes, and long straights would create thrilling racing across multiple car classes. For example, the Formula 1, Formula 3, and GT3 categories could all find a natural home here.
In addition, Miami’s scenery—complete with palm trees, water reflections, and city lighting—gives iRacing’s graphics team a showcase opportunity. The venue would highlight progress in new rendering and lighting technology that the studio continues to preview for its upcoming DX12 engine.
Community Reactions
Speculation spreads quickly after Hill’s post goes live. Within hours, threads on the official forums and social media fill with excitement about a potential U.S. F1 circuit.
Some users note that Miami would complete iRacing’s modern F1 set alongside Silverstone and Circuit of the Americas. Others suggest it could debut with updated F1-class cars in a future build.
Regardless, the buzz confirms how much the community wants a true modern F1 street circuit inside iRacing.
Adding the iRacing Miami International Autodrome would strengthen the sim’s lineup of premier international venues. It bridges American motorsport culture with global Formula 1 prestige and expands the game’s library of visually rich city circuits. More importantly, it shows that iRacing continues to pursue new high-profile licenses rather than relying only on long-established tracks.
If confirmed, Miami would be another sign that iRacing plans to compete directly with other racing sims on F1-level content while keeping its reputation for laser-accurate tracks intact.
