VIDEO - Sprint race start suspended in Miami

Scheduled for 18 p.m., the sprint race in Miami did not start on time. Race control deemed the conditions too dangerous.

Published 03/05/2025 à 18:17

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VIDEO – Start of sprint race suspended in Miami

Surprise in Miami this Saturday afternoon. After the accident experienced by Charles Leclerc During the grid lap, a few moments before the scheduled start time, rain also disrupted the formation lap. Second, Oscar piastri in particular reported to his track engineer that despite his preferred position, visibility was very difficult given the conditions.

During this same lap behind the safety car, Lewis Hamilton almost lost control of his car on several occasions, slipping while negotiating numerous bends still saturated with water. For its part, Max Verstappen has indeed left the track. Driving an RB21 that was also in a very difficult situation, the Dutchman in turn highlighted the complexity of the situation just moments before the start.

As 19 drivers prepare to take to the track for this first race of the weekend, they will have the opportunity to test the handling of their cars in conditions more likely to be expected for Sunday. Given the ambient heat, the humidity of the asphalt could also vary considerably during the session depending on the weather.

The start of the sprint race was finally announced for 18:28 p.m. (French time).