Miami Grand Prix start moves forward three hours over storm threat
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Updated · ESPN · May 3
Miami Grand Prix start moves forward three hours over storm threat
18 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 3
Sunday's Formula 1 race in Florida will now begin at 1 p.m. ET instead of 4 p.m., after overnight talks involving F1, the FIA and the promoter.
Organisers said the change aims to maximise the chance of completing the 57-lap race safely before worsening weather and sunset, with thunderstorms and lightning rules still risking delays or stoppages.
Wet conditions could make this the first rain-affected grand prix for F1's new 2026 cars, which drivers have already questioned after limited wet-weather running in testing.
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