Official: GP Miami departure brought forward to 7pm Italian time

The confirmation of adverse forecasts for the afternoon in Miami puts Formula 1 on alert. After declaring the Rain Hazard on the eve of qualifying, which will allow the teams to intervene on the heights and incidences of the wings before the race even in parc fermé, the FIA ​​has officially brought forward the start time of the race. Start brought forward by three hours The official program of the Miami Grand Prix included the start of the Sunday race at 4pm local time, 10pm in Italy. The arrival of a worrying disturbance, with intense rain showers and possible lightning in the circuit area convinced the Federation to bring forward the switching off of the traffic lights to 1pm local time, 7pm Italian time. However, the choice does not exclude the possibility of having a wet or rain-affected race. The forecasts agree on the fact that some disturbances could affect Miami from the early hours of the morning, but the hope is to be able to intercept a time window with less intensity of showers such as to allow the GP to take place. “After intense discussions between the FIA, Formula 1 and the organizer of the Miami Grand Prix, the decision was made to bring forward the start of the Miami Grand Prix by three hours – reads the Federation’s note – This is due to the adverse weather forecast, which announces strong thunderstorms late on Sunday afternoon and close to the originally scheduled departure time”. “This decision was taken to minimize disruption to the race, to ensure the maximum possible window of time to complete the Grand Prix in the best conditions and to give priority to the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff.”

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News
2026-05-03 12:31:00