According to reports from DNA F1, it cannot be ruled out that the race may be suspended if conditions become untenable.
In three hours, the Miami Grand Prix — the sixth round of the season — will get underway, with the weather currently being the biggest question mark of the afternoon in the U.S. According to the latest forecasts for Florida, the long-anticipated weather front is expected to hit the Miami circuit just before the start, with rain intensity expected to increase progressively, potentially turning into a full-blown thunderstorm.
As reported by DNA F1, the race director, in agreement with the event organizers, might seriously consider halting the race mid-way, especially given how difficult it was to drive in extreme wet conditions during yesterday’s Sprint Race. Visibility on the track becomes a major issue for the drivers in such circumstances. Tire performance is also a concern — the wet compounds have never been truly tested despite their water-dispersing capabilities.e.
However, the rain might benefit some teams, starting with Mercedes. Toto Wolff, speaking ahead of the Miami race, shared his thoughts on the possibility of a wet Grand Prix. These were his words: “The weather forecasts for the race are mixed, and we wouldn’t mind a few showers. Our race pace isn’t as strong as McLaren’s in hotter conditions, and both Verstappen and the Ferraris have shown in recent races just how fast they can be in such scenarios. It’s an area we’re working hard to improve, and we hope to make progress in the upcoming rounds. We’ll give it our all and see what we can do from the second and third rows on the grid.”
