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F1’s Miami Sprint Race Marred by Chaos and Crashes: Dramatic Delay Amid Treacherous Conditions

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 3, 2025
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F1’s Miami Sprint Race Marred by Chaos and Crashes: Dramatic Delay Amid Treacherous Conditions

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 3, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action with McLaren's Oscar Piastri and McLaren's Lando Norris during the sprint race REUTERS/Marco Bello

Formula 1 fans were left on the edge of their seats as the highly-anticipated Miami Grand Prix sprint race faced a dramatic delay due to treacherous wet conditions. A sudden downpour drenched the Miami track just 90 minutes before the race was set to begin, escalating into a deluge that created chaos on the circuit.

The challenging conditions proved too much for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who lost control of his car on the waterlogged track, crashing into the barriers after aquaplaning. As the rain intensified, drivers expressed their concerns about the safety of racing in such extreme weather.

McLaren’s championship leader, Oscar Piastri, didn’t mince words, describing the conditions as the worst he had ever encountered in his racing career. The tension mounted as the FIA attempted to salvage the situation by sending out the safety car for a formation lap to assess the track.

However, drivers’ complaints persisted, prompting officials to make the difficult decision to red flag the start procedure. Cars were forced to return to the pits as hopes lingered for an improvement in the weather. Fortunately, the rain eventually subsided, and the sun emerged to aid in drying up the track.

A new start time of 12.28 pm local time was announced, allowing fans and teams to recalibrate their expectations for the thrilling sprint race. Despite the delay, F1 regulations stipulate a 90-minute window for the completion of the sprint race, ensuring that there is ample time for the event before qualifying for the Grand Prix later in the day.

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