Following its debut in 2025, Formula 1® is bringing the music to fans around the world with the return of F1 Grid Gigs presented by American Express. This year, the pre-race entertainment show will be bigger than ever, featuring at five Grands Prix, launching at the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2026, where multi-Latin GRAMMY-nominated and U.S. Platinum-selling artist, Manuel Turizo, will take to the stage before lights out.
After a highly successful pilot year, Grid Gigs returns on an even bigger scale, debuting in Miami, Silverstone and Abu Dhabi, while also making eagerly anticipated returns to Austin and Las Vegas. The 2026 series kicks off in Miami, where the Colombian-American artist Turizo will bring his signature energy and sound to fans at the track.
Known for his genre-blending sound of reggaeton mixed with bachata, pop, and tropical influence, Manuel Turizo is hugely popular voice in Miami, with his music reflecting the city’s rich, diverse cultural heritage and proud Latin community. Turizo is best known for hits such as “Una Lady Como Tú”, “El Merengue” with Marshmello and his massive global hit, “La Bachata”, which reached the top ten in the Billboard Global 200 and has amassed a staggering 2.6 billion streams on Spotify alone, making the smash hit the most streamed song of all time by a Latin solo artist.
Launched in 2025, F1 Grid Gigs was created to elevate the pre-race spectacle for fans at home, transforming the grid into a live stage and delivering unmissable entertainment in the moments before the drivers go wheel to wheel on track. Last year saw rising country star Drake Milligan perform in Austin, before global icon Louis Tomlinson lit up Las Vegas.
The expansion of F1 Grid Gigs celebrates Formula 1’s continued connection with world class musicians to create unforgettable moments for fans both at track and watching at home. More details on how fans can watch from home will be shared soon.
Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1, said:
“After an incredible debut year, we’re excited to bring F1 Grid Gigs back in 2026 on an even bigger scale, transforming the grid into a global stage at five Grands Prix. From Miami to Silverstone and Abu Dhabi, these performances are designed to elevate the atmosphere, connect fans at the track and around the world, and build unforgettable anticipation in the moments before the racing begins.”
Manuel Turizo, said:
“Miami is a city where music and culture take over, and after just releasing my new album
Apambichao, I cannot wait to celebrate by being the first artist to perform at the F1 Grid Gigs presented by American Express. I’m ready to bring the Latin heat to the Grand Prix and to deliver for the fans in the stands before the drivers hit the track!”
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