Historic flooding has Miami’s F1 course flooded with less than three weeks until racing is set to start.
Perhaps now that Sebastian Vettel is no longer driving, he could find employment as a soothsayer.
Less than 20 days ahead of Formula 1’s return to Miami, the street circuit is under water.
Social media images show people walking knee-deep through water in the paddock of the Miami International Autodrome.
A year ago, drivers were already critical of the condition of the asphalt surface, with Fernando Alonso describing the off-line grip as “not F1 standard”.
Last year, Sebastian Vettel caused a stir by walking into the Miami paddock with a climate change-inspired t-shirt reading: “Miami 2060: First Grand Prix under water”.
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Now, nearby Fort Lauderdale has even declared a state of emergency after historic rainfall – with more rain predicted to fall across South Florida in coming days. The Miami street course is actually north of the city near Fort Lauderdale.
Formula 1 or Miami race officials are yet to comment.
Last year, Sebastian Vettel caused a stir by walking into the Miami paddock with a climate change-inspired t-shirt reading: “Miami 2060: First Grand Prix under water”.
Preparations for the @f1miami have started but a flood has affected the site.
Reddit: armadildodick from yesterday #F1 #Formula1 #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/9vTScIFPwH
— FormulaNerds 🤓🏁 (@Formula_Nerds) April 13, 2023
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