Miami GP: Start time for Sunday's race moved earlier amid threat of thunderstorms in Florida
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Key Points:
- The start time of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix has been moved three hours earlier to 1pm local (6pm UK) due to forecasted thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening, aiming to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
- Florida laws require outdoor sports events to be suspended immediately upon thunder, with a 30-minute delay after the last thunder or lightning, influencing the decision to move the race earlier.
- Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) and other drivers expressed concerns about wet conditions, noting limited experience with the new 2026 cars in rain, and the possibility of a rolling start if conditions are wet.
- New regulations will ban Straight Line Mode and Boost Mode in wet conditions, limiting car performance with no extra power deployment on straights or out of corners.
- The Miami GP will be broadcast on Sky Sports, with build-up starting at 4pm UK time and the race at 6pm UK time on Sunday.
