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The Miami Grand Prix start time has been moved from 4 pm to 1 pm ET to avoid incoming storms. This adjustment allows for a larger window to complete the race despite potential delays.
Miami GP Start Time Moved Forward Due to StormsChris Graythen - Getty Images
The start of the Miami GP has been moved forward by three hours from 4 pm to 1 pm Eastern Time in the face of the expected wet weather on Sunday.
The change creates a bigger window in which to get the race successfully completed, even in the face of delays or a red flag.
Officially, sunset is at 7:53 pm, and thus, in effect, there are almost seven hours of
daylight available.
As explained by Road & Track on Friday, rain on Sunday has been expected all week, but the intensity and exact timing noted in the forecasts have varied.
The plan was always to wait until after qualifying for a final review of the forecast, given the requirement to make a definitive call on Saturday evening so that both the teams and fans knew the revised schedule.
With the worst of the weather expected for late afternoon and set to impact the original start, it was decided to move it by three hours.
The FIA admits it learned a lesson from the 2021 Belgian GP, when the race was scheduled for the afternoon, but there was no effort to move the start.
After lengthy delays, it eventually ran one official lap behind the safety car before a result was declared.
The news was confirmed in a joint statement from the FIA, F1, and the race organizers.
"Following discussions between FIA, FOM, and the Miami promoter, the decision hasbeen taken to move the start of Sunday’s Miami GP to 1300 local time in Miami dueto the weather forecast that is expected to bring heavier rainstorms later in theafternoon, close to the original planned race start time.
"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."
One of the issues was the need to get at least some of the support program in, especially the F2 feature race, given the huge effort to get the series to the USA after the loss of the Middle East events.
The McLaren Trophy America race now kicks track action off at 08:00 am, with the F2 feature scheduled for 09:25 am. The second Porsche Carrera Cup North America race has been canceled.
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The start time was changed to avoid expected wet weather and ensure the race could be completed.
The Miami Grand Prix now starts at 1 pm Eastern Time.
The new start time provides a bigger window to complete the race, even if delays or a red flag occur.

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