The Miami Grand Prix schedule is in jeopardy as forecasts predict thunderstorms for race day. The event is set to start at 4 p.m. Eastern time at Hard Rock Stadium. Rain and storms are expected to affect the area throughout the day.
Key facts:
- The Miami Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
- Forecasts indicate rain and storms for most of Sunday.
- Any open-air event must stop if lightning occurs within an 8-mile radius.
- The FIA will provide updates on grand prix timings Saturday afternoon.
- Friday and Saturday are expected to remain dry.
The Miami Grand Prix includes three support events: a Porsche Supercup race, an F1 Academy race, and a Formula 2 race. However, the weather may force changes. The Porsche Supercup race could be canceled, while the F1 Academy and Formula 2 races might be moved forward in time.
Sunset in Miami is at 7:52 p.m., which limits visibility for any potential racing. A race cannot proceed if visibility drops below a certain level. If lightning delays or stops a race, officials must wait for 30 uninterrupted minutes without a strike before issuing a restart order.
Silverstone has offered to host an additional F1 race should more races be canceled in the Middle East. This offer follows their previous involvement in maintaining the F1 calendar during the COVID-affected 2020 season. Stuart Pringle, Silverstone’s managing director, stated, “We stepped in during COVID, and we were able to help F1. If that would help, then of course we will.”
Uncertainties remain regarding whether the Miami Grand Prix will proceed as scheduled due to weather conditions. Additionally, it is unclear if the Porsche Supercup will be canceled or how this will affect the timing of the F1 Academy and Formula 2 races.
