Miami Grand Prix: Wet Race Ahead with New F1 Rules

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Drivers are buzzing at Miami Grand Prix Media Day about tweaks to Formula One technical

rules and a rainy forecast for Sunday.

This could mark the first wet race for the new generation of cars under these rigs after

teams tested in rain but never raced together like this.

The FIA is watching the weather close with a backup plan from last year ready to go.

Local lightning rules mean shelter and stadium or garages likely leading to red flags over

full cancellations.

They've kept power at 250 kilowatts in low grip spots, banned boost mode and limited

active arrow to partial use.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli called his wet shake down, tricky but noted the power

cuts help.

Carlos signs question front arrow limits in rain, saying they barely cut drag.

Everyone worries about tire blanket staying too cool, making grip hard to build on these

downforce like cars.

Pierre Gasley recalled wheel spin and low grip, soverstone tests, even in sixth gear.

Max Perstapp pointed to Miami's poor parking lot drainage and standing water from last year.

The flat track keeps puddles around, raising safety flags with close walls and iffy visibility.

FIA bumped intermediate tire blanket temps based on driver input for better start up grip.

Teams and drivers want the show to roll if safe, turning potential chaos into thrilling

wet action with the right setups in place.