Last year, the Miami International Autodrome hosted its inaugural race, which was won by Max Verstappen in a thrilling competition, where he finished ahead of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Verstappen will aim to defend his title and win his second race in a row at the circuit this weekend.
As the upcoming race weekend approaches, Max Verstappen is feeling some pressure from his teammate Sergio Perez. The Mexican driver won the previous race in Baku, reducing Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship to just six points.
According to the weather forecast, the start of the weekend is expected to be dry, but there is a high likelihood that rain could impact both the qualifying session and the race. For more information about the weather, please refer to the section below.
2023 Miami Grand Prix weekend weather forecast
FRIDAY, MAY 5 – FP1 AND FP2 WEATHER
Conditions: Expected to be cloudy to start the day, and it will remain dry for most of the day although rain is expected in the evening. FP1: 30°C // FP2: 29°C
Maximum temperature expected: 30 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 20 Celsius
Chance of rain: <20%
SATURDAY, MAY 6 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER
Conditions: A gentle breeze throughout the day but there is a slight chance of rain and a thunderstorms around the circuit. FP3: 30°C // Q: 30°C.
Maximum temperature expected: 31 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Chance of rain: 40%
SUNDAY, MAY 7 – RACE WEATHER
Conditions: High chance of rain and thunderstorms in the Miami area in the afternoon. Race air temp: 30°C
Maximum temperature expected: 30 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Chance of rain: 60%