New adventure for the Miami Grand Prix project

La Formula 1 is definitely having a hard time establishing itself in Miami (Florida). The Grand Prix project, initially planned in the city center of the American megacity, has since been moved to the inner suburbs after protests from local residents.

The new plan, presented in October 2019 for introduction in May 2021, provides the construction of a circuit in the vicinity of the Miami Hard Rock Stadium, the stadium of the National Football League (NFL) club the Miami Dolphins. 

However, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez voted on Friday, November 8 a veto concerning the blocking of public roads. Public debates suggested a similar scenario. as we explained to you at the end of October. 

I vetoed a resolution that would impact Formula 1 racing planned at Hard Rock in 2021. I met with #MiamiGardens residents, stadium officials & stakeholders worried about potential noise & pollution. I'm hopeful for a compromise that benefits residents, racing fans & #OurCounty. pic.twitter.com/7pYD29X0tc

— Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez (@MayorGimenez) November 8, 2019

“I met with Miami residents, stadium officials and owners concerned about potential noise and pollution.”, he explained on his Twitter page. 

But the objective of this member of the Republican Party is not to torpedo the event… “I am optimistic that we will find a compromise that would benefit residents, motorsport fans and our country. »

The Miami circuit was designed mainly on the gigantic parking areas around the stadium. But this would also use for 800 meters a portion of the street usually open to traffic. 

previously, Carlos A. Gimenez posed as a defender of F1 at Miami. This maneuver could therefore simply allow the race organizers to modify the route and no longer use public roads. Thus, voters' criticism would be diminished.