F1's Miami GP hopes boosted in crucial vote

Formula 1's hopes of staging a Miami Grand Prix in 2021 snuck through a County Commission vote, putting opponents of the race onto the back foot.

Miami-Dade county mayor, Carlos Gimenez, vetoed a series of measures brought to try and block the race last week, with the Commission then voting to uphold the veto by seven votes to five.

F1 has directed people to mail the commissioners who opposed the race directly.

Gimenez says he hopes to bring the sides together as talks continue on trying to get the race in place for the 2021 season.

He said: "Sustaining my veto buys three to six months so that the parties involved can continue to work towards a solution for Miami Gardens, Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins, as well as racing fans.

"Let me be clear, if the veto had been overridden today then the resolution that says street racing is prohibited as currently configured in Miami Gardens would have been upheld."

An F1 statement read: "Along with Miami Dolphins, we are encouraged the County Commission sustained the Mayor's Veto.

"As Miami Dolphins has done for all its events at Hard Rock Stadium, and as we have done in every city that hosts a race, we will continue to work with the Mayor and the community to make a Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix a huge success for all of Miami-Dade County; including the residents of Miami Gardens.

"We will work very hard to address community concerns in a meaningful way, mitigate any inconveniences or disruptions to local residents, and create an event we can all be proud of."

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