Miami Grand Prix: Weather forecast for the race
On Friday and Saturday, it was hot and sunny in Miami, but thunderstorms are expected on race day. The question is how they will affect the main events of the weekend – U.S. laws prohibit outdoor activities when there is a risk of lightning.
According to the law, the eight-mile rule applies to any outdoor sporting event – if a lightning strike occurs within an eight-mile radius, the event is immediately suspended, and a 30-minute countdown begins. If no new lightning strikes occur within that half-hour, the event can resume, but if lightning strikes again, the timer resets, and the 30-minute countdown starts over.
According to the official schedule, drivers were supposed to head out for the warm-up lap at 4:00 PM local time, but after a meeting with the FIA and teams, it was decided to move the start to 1:00 PM (8:00 PM MSK).
Meteorological services expect two waves of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday – from 8 to 10 AM and from 2 to 6 PM. The chance of precipitation during the break between them is estimated at only 30%, which theoretically allows the race to take place, even if the drivers do not complete the entire distance.
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Miami Grand Prix: Weather forecast for the race
On Friday and Saturday, it was hot and sunny in Miami, but on race day, thunderstorms are expected...