Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: May 08, 2023, 10:29 IST
Formula One: Miami Grand Prix (AP)
Las Vegas Grand Prix in November will probably be an evening race and F1 additionally races after darkish in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Singapore
The Miami Grand Prix is contemplating a swap to turning into an evening race, Tom Garfinkel, the occasion’s managing accomplice, stated on Sunday.
Garfinkel stated that talks have been ongoing with Formula One administration about choices for the longer term and stated an evening race was one merchandise on the agenda.
“We’ve had some discussions about doubtlessly doing that,” Garfinkel told reporters on Sunday.
Sunday’s race, won by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, was the second Grand Prix held in Miami, with the event taking place around Hard Rock Stadium, home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.
Garfinkel, who is also president and chief executive of the Dolphins, indicated that the intense heat of last year had contributed to the idea.
“Obviously at this time of year, the weather is a little unpredictable,” he stated. “This yr is fairly good and the breezes have helped loads, however final yr was unseasonably scorching.”
Moving the race to the evening would, nevertheless, have an effect on European tv scores, given it might be broadcast effectively after midnight.
“There’s a lot of factors that go into that (decision) with F1 and television and everything else. So, we’ve got to weigh all those things. But we’re certainly open-minded to it,” he stated.
“We’re not at a spot the place we’re making a call proper now. I feel we’re having discussions about if we did it, and what wouldn’t it appear to be.”
The new Las Vegas Grand Prix in November will be a night race and F1 also races after dark in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Singapore.
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