Extreme weather is expected in Miami today, forcing a change of start time to the 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix in a bid to miss the worst of the thunderstorms to come. Will the race later today be affected?
The National Weather Service in Miami has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms for Miami Grand Prix race day throughout the week, with significant rainfall expected. There is a good chance of thunder, lightning, and hail as well. In response, the Miami GP has been rescheduled three hours earlier, starting at 13:00 local time (18:00 BST). The main concerns now are whether the new start time will allow for a full race and how much the weather will affect the event. Stay tuned for live weather updates on the blog below!
