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The start time for Sunday’s race has been changed with violent thunderstorms expected in South Florida in the late afternoon.
The F1 Miami Grand Prix start time for today, Sunday, May 3, has been moved forward due to weather concerns in South Florida. The FIA took action to prevent the race from being significantly impacted by thunderstorms forecasted for the late afternoon in Miami Gardens. The 57-lap race will now begin at 1pm local time, three hours earlier than originally scheduled at 4pm local time. This change comes after a weekend of unpredictable weather in South Florida, including a heat warning issued for the area during Saturday’s Sprint Race and Qualifying sessions. The FIA has also announced special procedures for dealing with the risk of lightning during the race, emphasizing the safety of all personnel involved. The stewards have outlined protocols to be followed in case of lightning strikes, including delaying the start and implementing “shelter in place” procedures for all team personnel. The race will be suspended if necessary to ensure the safety and orderly conduct of the competition.
