Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat

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MIAMI, May 2 : Sunday's Miami Grand Prix will be brought forward by three hours to 1 p.m. (1700 GMT) in an attempt to avoid threatened thunderstorms in the area, Formula One said. The decision was taken after discussions with local organisers and the governing FIA after qualifying on Saturday evening. "This decision has been taken to ensure the least amount of disruption to the race, and to ensure the maximum possible window to complete the grand prix in the best conditions and to prioritise

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