US EditionSunday’s Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix will start earlier to avoid storms’ worst
- Formula One officials moved the Miami Grand Prix start time to 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, three hours earlier than planned, responding to forecasts of heavy rain and thunderstorms in South Florida.
- Following discussions on Saturday evening between FIA, FOM, and Miami Grand Prix organizers, officials prioritized safety while seeking the maximum window to complete the event before heavier afternoon rainstorms.
- The 57-lap race faces potential delays from Florida's '30-minute rule,' which requires outdoor events to pause immediately upon hearing thunder and cannot resume until 30 minutes after the last lightning strike.
- Tom Garfinkel, managing partner of the Miami event, said the decision was 'not made lightly' and that organizers have contingencies in place for inclement weather to ensure a successful Grand Prix.
- The race marks the first wet-weather test for the new cars introduced in 2026, as drivers navigate the 3.363-mile track at The Miami International Autodrome where heavy rain could complicate running.
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The Miami Grand Prix will start three hours earlier than planned due to a forecast of extreme weather including potential thunderstorms, officials said Saturday. The decision to bring forward the start time to 13:00 local time (19:00 SA time) was made on the eve of the race by the sport’s governing body FIA, along with commercial rights holders and local promoters. Weather forecast Organisers acted “due to the weather forecast that is expected t…
It could flash and thunder, so a Formula 1 start in Miami would not be possible as a result of a US law. Also a driver expressed concerns.
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