F1 Miami Grand Prix: Rainy Race Uncertainty

On May 1st, Formula 1 heads to the Miami Grand Prix, with a big storm cloud hanging over

it, literally, an 88% chance of rain and 53% shot at thunderstorms on Sunday has driver

stressing about the new 2026.

Cars in wet conditions.

These machines packed 350 kilowatts of electrical power for massive boosts, and nobody's tested

them properly in the rain yet after.

Three dry races.

These just agreed on some tweaks, like banning the extra 150 kilowatt boost button when

it's wet.

Drivers see it as a start, but they're still cautious.

Earlier this week, the FIA promised they're watching the weather close, with backup plans

ready, just like last year.

Carlos signs laid it out straight in Thursday's presser, calling visibility poor, with walls

hugging the track and standing water a real risk on.

Miami's super flat surface.

Miami Antonelli, after shaking down the Mercedes in wet silverstone, said intermediate struggle

to warm up, making full wets the quick switch win.

Puddles form.

Antonelli added it's tricky with all the unknowns, especially jumping straight into a rainy

race without practice.

Signs once the electrical deployment dialed back to 250 or 300 kilowatts in the wet for

safety, and he's pushing for clear.

Rules in the driver's briefing.

Wet races can be epic when drivers master the chaos, but everyone's hoping the FIA nails

the right tools and protocols.

Signs summed it up, take all appropriate actions to keep it safe.

That's the story for today, F1 News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.