Updated 2026 Miami Grand Prix Start Time Confirmed and How to Watch
Considering the high possibility of rain and a thunderstorm during the Miami Grand Prix, the race has been rescheduled to avoid potential delays and even a race cancellation, given the Florida law that requires the suspension of sports events during thunder and lightning. MotorBiscuit reported yesterday how the FIA was considering alternatives as the Miami Grand Prix faced a threat of cancellation. The race was scheduled to begin on May 3 at 4 p.
m. , and the weather forecast for the afternoon suggested an 88% chance of rain and 99% cloud cover, with wind gusts of up to 26 km/h. Even if the race is allowed to carry on in rainy conditions following a safety check by the FIA, Florida’s 30-minute rule could lead to a pause in the race.
The rule requires any sporting event to halt immediately when thunder is heard at the venue. The event is not allowed to resume until 30 minutes have passed after the last clap of thunder or visible lightning strike. The rule could potentially delay a race restart.
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Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Grands prix usually last around two hours, and given the 7:52 p. m. sunset time in Miami, it could prove to be a race against time before visibility drops to dangerous levels in case there is a pause in the race due to thunderstorms.