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Attempt to block F1 Miami Grand Prix dismissed by judge

Attempt to block Miami Grand Prix dismissed by judge

This clears the final roadblock for the event to take place as planned at the Hard Rock Stadium site in Miami Gardens on 6-8 May.

Judge Alan Fine, who was being asked to grant a special hearing that would block the race from happening, found that ā€œany potential harm is avoidableā€ in terms of hearing damage ā€“ despite the plaintiffs bringing forth new evidence as requested.

ā€œThe bottom line here is Iā€™m not going to schedule a preliminary injunction hearing prior to 6 May,ā€ Fine said. He then listed a series of reasons why that ā€œcompelledā€ him to make the decision.

ā€œTwo are more important than the rest,ā€ he added. ā€œAlthough the burden may seem unfair to the plaintiffs [the residents], I do find that any potential harm is avoidable.

ā€œIn combination with that, the evidence proffered so far regarding the potential hearing loss is, in my view, very highly speculative.

“It is not based on any current Formula 1 noise information, and the most recent affidavit from…

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