Race at risk
After a month spent with engines off, the Formula 1 drivers will return to battle this weekend in Florida, where the fifth edition of the Miami Grand Prix will be held. However, the possibility of hitting the track on the city circuit remains seriously uncertain, linked in this case to what could be adverse weather conditions.
The main concern is not focused on the Sprint qualifying nor the Sprint race (scheduled respectively for Friday and Saturday), but rather on the Sunday race. The first two days of the weekend, according to Accuweather.com, actually present a very low risk of precipitation, almost completely non-existent for Friday. This is combined with a partly sunny sky, but the real fear will be for Sunday.
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The probability of rain, in addition to approaching 90%, is added to the concrete risk of thunderstorms, estimated at 53%. The possible presence of lightning near the track could lead to the suspension or even the cancellation of the race (including the Formula 2 race), this due to the current safety regulations in the United States. The fact remains that, beyond this fear, the possibility of precipitation remains very high.
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GP Miami 2026: the weather forecast
| Friday, May 1 | Saturday May 2 | Sunday May 3 | |
| Sky | Partly sunny | Mostly sunny | Showers and thunderstorms |
| Max temperature | 29° | 31° | 28° |
| Wind | S 17 km/h | S 24 km/h | WSW 11 km/h |
| Gusts | 32 km/h | 50 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Rain probability | 1% | 12% | 88% (thunderstorms 53%) |
