Miami GP 2022: Here's why the second race in America might reportedly be called off

Everything appeared to be in order prior to the season until outraged locals petitioned the court to have the event cancelled.

The Miami GP track. (Image: Twitter/ F1 Miami Grand Prix)
By Nilavro Ghosh | Apr 14, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The 2022 Miami Grand Prix is set to take place in May, but it’s possible that it won’t happen. The Miami Herald in the United States reported this. Residents in the area want to put an end to the race. With the race weekend in Miami, the United States should have two GPs to watch this season. Everything appeared to be in order prior to the season until outraged locals petitioned the court to have the event cancelled. They claim that noise pollution is intolerable.

Within a 3.5-kilometer radius, it is expected that hosting Formula 1 will produce up to 97 decibels of noise. The lawsuit claims that this could result in significant disruption and bodily harm, leading residents to believe that the situation is intolerable.

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Lawyers on both sides, however, argue that the judge should hold off on initiating an investigation. It would be crucial to see if the city council issues a special event permit first. Alan Fine, a judge in Florida, tells the medium that the situation is uncomfortable for his profession as well.

F1 announces big-money Las Vegas race

When the American city hosts a night event in 2023, Las Vegas will provide the backdrop for Formula 1’s newest race. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will take place on a Saturday in November, joining Miami and Austin as one of three races in the United States. Although races were held in Las Vegas in 1981 and 1982, this will be the first time F1 cars will compete on the famous Las Vegas Strip, which will sweep past famous hotels and casinos.

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The 14-turn track will be 3.8 miles (6.12 kilometres) long, with top speeds of around 212 mph (342 km/h). The Grand Prix will be run over 50 laps and will feature three straights, a high-speed cornering sequence, and a single chicane section. In collaboration with Live Nation Entertainment and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), as well as Founding Partners Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Wynn Las Vegas, and Presenting Partners MSG Sphere, Resorts World Las Vegas, and The Venetian Resort, F1 and Liberty Media will promote the race.