THE Miami Grand Prix could be legally suspended this weekend amid fears of adverse weather on the track.
Formula One returns this weekend following a month-long break after the .
The Miami Grand Prix could be legally suspended amid fears over thunderstorms Credit: Getty
Officials are confident the race will still go ahead and have contingencies lined up Credit: Alamy
It came amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East after organisers were .
And there are now fears another race could be axed from the calendar after a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain in .
According to US law, major outdoor events can be halted if thunderstorms are imminent.
But an source said organisers are prepared for varied weather conditions and do not currently see any reason why the event would not go ahead as planned.
The FIA said: “We are closely monitoring the weather forecast for this weekend.
“Having faced a similar situation last year in Miami with threats of thunderstorms, we have a contingency plan in place and will activate it if needed to minimise disruption to the on-track programme.”
Silverstone this week this year as a result of the conflict.
Silverstone CEO Stuart Pringle told Sky News that they are ready to go if races like Qatar and Abu Dhabi, have to be cancelled.
Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes team-mate George Russell are leading the F1 standings Credit: AFP
Pringle said: “I have offered because we stepped in during Covid, and we were able to help Formula One, and of course, will again.
“There are numerous practicalities that need to be considered, but the offer is there, and we can move quickly if asked.”
When asked if Silverstone had spare windows in the year to hold additional races, he added: “I pride myself on not having spare windows, but everything is movable in a crisis.”
F1 chief Stefano Domenicali aid at the time of cancelling Bahrain and Saudi: “While this was a difficult decision to take, it is unfortunately the right one at this stage considering the current situation in the Middle East.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank the FIA as well as our incredible promoters for their support and total understanding as they were looking forward to hosting us with their usual energy and passion.
“We cannot wait to be back with them as soon as the circumstances allow us to do so.”
Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, star Kimi Antonelli leads the standings and is nine points clear of team-mate .
It promises to be a glamorous event in Miami after .
The 50-year-old arrived with the striking yellow livery, inspired by the Red Bull Summer Edition Sudachi Lime, on a YACHT.
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