Second Miami Race Canceled Due to F1 Schedule Change

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The second Porsche Carrera Cup North America race of the weekend at the Miami International Autodrome has been canceled amid a schedule change for Formula 1 due to forecasted severe weather.

Confirmed on Saturday evening, a statement from the FIA read: “Following discussions between FIA, FOM and the Miami promoter, the decision has been taken to move the start of Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix to 1 p.m. local time in Miami due to the weather forecast that is expected to bring heavier rainstorms later in the afternoon close to the original planned race start time.

“This decision has been taken to ensure the least amount of disruption to the race, and to ensure the maximum possible window to complete the Grand Prix in the best conditions and to prioritize the safety of drivers, fans, teams and staff.”

As a result of the F1 race, which has been moved up by three hours, and the adjusted the start time of the Formula 2 Feature Race, the second race of Carrera Cup North America weekend, which was originally scheduled for a 11 a.m. EST start, will not occur as planed.

A statement from Porsche Motorsport North America read: “The decision leaves this year’s Miami weekend as a single-race event for Porsche Carrera Cup North America following Saturday’s Race 1.

“The next round of Porsche Carrera Cup North America is scheduled for Watkins Glen International from June 25 to 27. Details regarding a potential make-up race will be announced at a later date.”

The second McLaren Trophy America race of the weekend, however, will still go ahead, although has been pushed up to an 8 a.m. EST start time. That race will be streamed live on McLaren Automotive’s YouTube channel.

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