After a busy triple header, Formula 1 could certainly use a short break! There was no race on the calendar last weekend, but now we can gear up for the Miami Grand Prix. This inaugural round on American soil also marks the introduction of the sprint format. Naturally, the question arises: what do the weather gods have in store for us in Florida? Here’s the weather forecast for the Miami Grand Prix!
“The city where the heat is on”, Hollywood actor Will Smith rapped about Miami in one of his most popular songs. There’s no denying the truth in those words. Even during the upcoming sprint weekend, it promises to be pleasantly warm in southern Florida. Granted, we won’t see temperatures like those we experienced during the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the current weather forecast for the Miami Grand Prix also predicts a fair amount of rainfall.
Weather Forecast for the Miami Grand Prix
On the opening day, Friday, the temperature will reach a maximum of 27 degrees Celsius. During the first free practice and the sprint qualification, it will remain predominantly dry. The chance of precipitation is only 15 percent. Furthermore, Max Verstappen and his colleagues will have to contend with high humidity. It remains to be seen whether these tropical conditions will immediately play a role – especially when it comes to the temperature of the tires and the corresponding grip on the track.
Saturday will also be warm. When the sprint race and the regular qualification are on the schedule, the temperature will be around 28 degrees Celsius. Moreover, no cloud cover is expected, so the drivers and the many spectators will have to deal with a bright sun. In the evening, it cools down slightly and the weather completely changes. According to current weather forecasts, it could storm, and particularly in the evening, it will be very rainy in Miami. During the Grand Prix, it promises to be warm again – about 28 degrees – and it could also rain. It will be somewhat cloudy, and in the afternoon, the chance of precipitation is about 80 percent.
