Miami Formula 1 race met with opposition
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A deal might have been agreed for an F1 race to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami but it has been met with fresh opposition and is set for a December public hearing.
Locals voiced their concerns at a county commissioners' board meeting on Tuesday and they argued that a full hearing was required to get a complete idea on what noise, air pollution and disruption will be caused during the event.
Earlier this month a deal was agreed to host the event at the Hard Rock Stadium home of NFL team the Miami Dolphins. However, it is now in doubt and Betty T. Ferguson, leader of the opposition group has laid their claim against the event.
"It's Formula 1 racing in a bedroom community," said Ferguson as quoted by Autosport.
"The majority of residents in Miami Gardens do not want to see F1 racing at Hard Rock Stadium; the Miami Gardens city council voted to oppose Formula 1.
"We have seen too often deep pockets paint rosy pictures and have their way, only to the embarrassment of the county at a later date.
"Don't allow F1 promoters to come in and roll over us over, like we're not even humans."