FIA shakes up Miami GP schedule with key session change
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Updated: 15:53, 23 Apr
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With Formula 1 set to resume following its enforced in-season break, the FIA have confirmed a key scheduling change for the Miami Grand Prix.
The Florida event, which will host the second Sprint weekend of the current F1 calendar, will see an adjustment to its timetable. Notably, the FIA has extended the sole free practice session from 60 minutes to 90 minutes.
In a statement, the governing body confirmed the change was made in consultation with all stakeholders, while also outlining the revised timings for the race weekend.
FIA statement on Miami GP schedule change
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In a statement shared across its platforms, the FIA said:
"Following consultation with all stakeholders, it has been agreed that Free Practice 1 at the Miami Grand Prix will be extended to 90 minutes. As a result, the session will now run from 12:00 to 13:30 local time. All other track sessions planned before FP1 will also move forward by 30 minutes."
"This decision has been taken in recognition of the gap since the last Grand Prix, the recently announced regulatory and technical adjustments, and the fact that as the Miami Grand Prix operates under the Sprint format which reduces the amount of practice time available over the course of the weekend."
The Miami Grand Prix scheduled to take place between the first and third of May, kicking off with the sole practice session of the weekend and the Sprint qualifying on the opening day. May 2nd will feature both Sprint and Qualifying. The race weekend climaxes with the main race on Sunday May 3.
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FIA reveals rule change from Miami
Earlier, the FIA also announced several rule changes to the regulation set to be implemented from the race at the Miami Grand Prix.
The 2026 campaign have witnessed its opening rounds marred by criticism of the current rgualtion and theses changes are expected to address some of the issues the drivers have continued to be plagued with the current regulation.
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