F1 Miami Grand Prix weather report: Start time changed as thunderstorm threat looms

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10:34, 03 May
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Sunday's forecast at the Miami Grand Prix has already brought about a timetable change, and there could be yet more rain to impact the race.
Friday and Saturday have seen the rain steer clear of Miami Gardens this weekend, with a stunning lap from Kimi Antonelli rewarded with a pole position start ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
However, Sunday's timetable has been forced to change due to a thunderstorm warning in the afternoon, bringing the Grand Prix forward by three hours from its original start time, with the start time of the Formula 2 feature race also altered.
Highs of 29 degrees Celcius have been forecast, along with a 60% chance of rain, although the new start time of 13:00 local time may see less showers. Winds of 10mph are also expected to hit.
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