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FIA's Wet Weather Rules for Miami Grand Prix

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FIA introduces wet weather rule changes for Miami Grand Prix, capping power and limiting straightline mode to enhance safety and fairness in potential downpours. Drivers express mixed opinions on effectiveness, with visibility and lightning rules adding to the complexity of the race. The new rules aim to prevent accidents like the 1989 Senna-Brundle crash, as the podcast explores the challenges and uncertainties of racing in Miamis standing water.

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FIA's Wet Weather Rules for Miami Grand Prix

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F1 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!FIA's Wet Weather Rules for Miami Grand Prix. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On May 1st, FIA just dropped some key tweaks to wet weather rules for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, prepping for those classic downpours. No more boost mode when it's wet, power-capped at 250 kW per lap, and straight line mode limited to just the front wing flaps too. Cut dry without messing up stability. These changes build on last-use rigs since the new cars get super sketchy and low grip, like wheel spin and six gear, as Pierre Gasly found out. Having his wet shake down at Silverstone back in January, teams tested in dry-barrain mostly, so real wet effectiveness is still a question mark. Drivers are split. Carlos signs wonders why a partial straight line mode if it barely reduces drag, while Kimi Antonelli, the points leader, says. Intermediates feel unknown, and tires need higher blanket temps to build heat properly. Full wets from Perrelli still drop off too quick for races anyway. These the big worry in Miami's standing water, where different power strategies mean

wild closing speeds and less engine braking, echoing that. Nasty 1989 crash between Senna and Brundel. Plus, local lightning rules could delay starts or halt the action. With Oscar Piazzri's quip, that Miami rain goes all in, these fixes aim to keep things safe and fair. Let's see if they hold up when the clouds burst. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is F1 News today.

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