The Miami Grand Prix start time was unexpectedly moved up by three hours due to severe weather forecasts. The race will now begin at 13:00 local time. This decision aims to ensure safety for drivers and fans.
Key facts:
- The race was originally scheduled for a later time but was adjusted because of heavy rain and potential thunderstorms.
- Kimi Antonelli will start in pole position, followed by Max Verstappen in second and Charles Leclerc in third.
- Lando Norris qualified fourth for the race.
- Isack Hadjar and Red Bull forfeited their ninth-place start due to a technical breach.
The FIA and local promoters made the decision after consulting weather forecasts. Laurent Mekies, Red Bull’s boss, acknowledged the mistake regarding Hadjar’s disqualification and apologized.
Mekies stated, “We made a mistake and we respect the decision of the Stewards.” He added that no performance advantage was intended from this error.
This edition marks the fifth Miami Grand Prix. The starting grid features top drivers from multiple teams competing for victory.
Officials have not confirmed if further adjustments will be needed if the weather conditions worsen during the race.
