New start time confirmed for Miami Grand Prix following weather concerns

The Miami Grand Prix will start three hours earlier than planned due to heavy rainstorms forecast for later in the day on Sunday.

The fifth edition of the Miami Grand Prix was set to begin at 1600 local time but will now commence at 1300.

“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.

“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 prioritise the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff.”

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start on pole position for Sunday's Grand Prix with Red Bull's Max Verstappen completing the front row.