Formula 1 Changes Schedule For Miami Grand Prix Due To Weather
The start time for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami is being changed this weekend.
The Miami Grand Prix was initially scheduled to start later on Sunday afternoon. However, there are expected storms in the area. So, Formula 1 announced late on Saturday night that the schedule is being pushed up on Sunday.
"Following discussions between FIA, F1 and the Miami promoter, the decision has been taken to move the start of Sunday's Miami Grand Prix to 13:00 local time in Miami due to the weather forecast that is expected to bring heavier rainstorms later in the afternoon close to the original planned race start time," said the FIA, Formula 1 and Miami Grand Prix in a statement.
The race is now being scheduled for 1 p.m. E.T. Live coverage will begin on Apple TV at 11:50 a.m. E.T. on Sunday.
The race was initially scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. E.T. However, due to the weather forecast, Formula 1 opted to move the race up to 1 p.m.
Safety for drivers and fans is important.
"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," read the official statement.
The new schedule for Miami Grand Prix on Sunday
Here's the official new schedule on Sunday:
- 7:30 a.m.: Parking Gates Open
- 8:00 a.m.: Campus Gates Open
- 9:25 a.m.: Formula 2 Feature Race
- 11:00 a.m.: Formula 1 Driver's Parade
- 11:30 a.m.: Grid Performance
- 12:45 p.m.: National Anthem
- 1:00 p.m.: Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix airs on AppleTV and F1 TV Pro, beginning at 11:50 a.m. E.T. on Sunday.
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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 11:17 AM.