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Miami delays decision on grand prix amid opposition

Miami city authorities have delayed a decision on hosting a grand prix race in the face of local opposition. The Miami Herald reported that a discussion on a race contract had been scheduled for 26 July, but will now have to wait until after the City Commission’s August recess. It said the delay was to get more input from downtown residents but quoted City Manager Emilio Gonzalez as saying plans to hold a grand prix in October 2019 had not been derailed. “We want to make sure we do this right,” he said. “It’s a big event.” Gonzalez was authorised by Miami commissioners in May to negotiate a 10-year contract with Formula One on a layout yet to be determined. The Herald said many...
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