Formula 1\u2019s return from its spring break could be a soggy one, with thunderstorms looming over the Miami Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
It will be the first drop of rain seen at the Miami Autodrome since 2022\u2019s drizzle near the end of the race\u2019s debut event.<\/p>\n
Miami Grand Prix thunderstorms threaten race day disruption<\/p>\n
Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> to your favourites list for news you can trust<\/p>\n Following a five-week break due to the cancellations of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, the Miami Grand Prix<\/a> is now in focus.<\/p>\n As Formula 1 gears up for a return to on-track action at \u2018The Magic City\u2019, it looks to be a case of bring your brolly as rain is forecast.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s practice and Sprint qualifying will take place in warm and humid conditions as will Saturday\u2019s Sprint and qualifying, but come Sunday, there could be thunderstorms.<\/p>\n More on the F1 2026 championship<\/p>\n F1 2026: Head-to-head qualifying statistics between teammates<\/a><\/p>\n F1 2026: Head-to-head race statistics between teammates<\/a><\/p>\n The race is scheduled to begin at 4pm local time with 100 per cent cloud cover, humidity at 39% and rising, and a 37 per cent chance of rain.<\/p>\n Rain that is forecast to come in the form of thunderstorms.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s high is forecast to be 31\u00b0C, with the temperature increasing to 33\u00b0C on Saturday.<\/p>\n While Sunday will also be a warm 32\u00b0C, it\u2019s expected to bring with it thunderstorms.<\/p>\n The weather, though, is just one of the big stories in Miami.<\/p>\n Formula 1 has a new youngest Drivers\u2019 Championship leader in Kimi Antonelli, who took a nine-point lead over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in Japan, the sport has tweaked the engine regulations to (hopefully) improve the racing for the drivers and fans, and every team on the grid will be bringing huge upgrades to the American circuit in what could be a reset in the championship.<\/p>\n Want to be the first to know exclusive information from the F1 paddock? Join our broadcast channel on WhatsApp<\/a> to get the scoop on the latest developments from our team of accredited journalists.<\/p>\n You can also subscribe to the PlanetF1 YouTube channel<\/a> for exclusive features, hear from our paddock journalists with stories from the heart of Formula 1 and much more!<\/p>\n