what happens if it rains

Ashley Davis30/04/2026

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Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:49 p.m. / Updated Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:49 p.m.

There is a significant likelihood that the Miami race weekend will be affected by rain. Although it is already known from previous editions that the track in Miami dries very quickly, the FIA decided to impose an important restriction related to the safety of the pilots.

In rain and wet track conditions, the drivers will not be able to use the “Boost” mode, which gives them an extra 350 kilowatts from the hybrid propulsion system, thus reducing the risks of skidding.

Formula 1 returns after a break of about a month. The Miami Grand Prix was scheduled for the weekend of May 1-3. The first training session was scheduled for Friday, May 1, from 19:00. The race was scheduled for Sunday at 22:50 and will be broadcast live on Antena 1 and Antena Play.

Formula 1 drivers will not be able to use 'Boost' mode if it rains at the Miami Grand Prix

By limiting this mode, the power distribution will be controlled by special powertrain management mappings, and not directly by the driver, which ensures a more linear power delivery, according to sportal.bg.

Also, in the rain, the use of active aerodynamics will be restricted, with pilots only able to use certain elements of this system. This also happened in previous seasons with the DRS system, replaced by active aerodynamics at the start of this season.