F1 Miami schedule pushed up to evade Sunday's forecasted rainstorms

The Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been moved up a few hours May 3 due to heavy rainstorms forecasted to move in later Sunday afternoon.

“Following discussions between FIA, F1 and the Miami promoter, the decision has been taken to move the start of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix to 13:00 local time in Miami due to the weather forecast that is expected to bring heavier rainstorms later in the afternoon close to the original planned race start time,” said the FIA, Formula 1 and Miami Grand Prix in a statement.

The heavily anticipated race is now set to start at 1 p.m., three hours earlier than originally planned.

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start on pole position with Red Bull's Max Verstappen completing the front row, according to F1.

Is F1 Miami cancelled?

The Formula 1 Grand Prix is not cancelled, as of 9 a.m. May 3, however, the race's start time has been moved up due to forecasted heavy rainstorms for later in the day Sunday.

What time is F1 Miami race today? Start time moved up 3 hours

May 2, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (1) during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Miami Grand Prix will start three hours earlier than originally planned.

The race is set to begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, instead of its initial start time of 4 p.m., due to forecasted rainstorms.

“This decision has been taken to ensure the least amount of disruption to the race, and to ensure the maximum possible window to complete the Grand Prix in the best conditions and to prioritize the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff," read the official statement.