Formula One announces drastic Miami Grand Prix decision amid lightning and thunderstorms forecast

Formula One bosses have taken the unusual precaution of moving Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix forwards three hours to avoid a forecast thunderstorm washing the race away.

Instead of starting at 4pm local time in Florida, it will begin at 1pm (6pm GMT).

A statement from the FIA, Formula One and Miami Grand Prix confirmed: ‘The decision has been taken to move the start of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix to 1pm in Miami.

‘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

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