Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Miami Sprint Race before it started, as rain poured onto the track and he lost control during the tire warm-up laps. The early part of Saturday was marked by rainfall, with conditions likely more suitable for wet tires than the intermediate tires on Leclerc's car.

With the F1 Sprint race set to begin at noon local time, rain is still falling here in Miami. It is expected to stop shortly before the lights go out for the F1 Sprint race, but the drivers may still need weather tires for the 19 laps that await them on the track.

Charles Leclerc crashed on his way to the grid before the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in wet conditions, ruling him out of the session as Ferrari scrambled for repairs. Meanwhile, Lando Norris won the rain-hit sprint ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.