(WXYZ) — UPDATE: With storms calming and the track on Belle Isle drying, Michigan State Police says Grand Prix events and race should resume at 4:55 p.m.
We also have some drying of the track going on Belle Isle so hopefully we will be back at it shortly!
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 1, 2019
They have gotten the all clear and racing should resume here shortly at the @detroitgp. Shuttles are back to normal as well. pic.twitter.com/YO06G7o6QH
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 1, 2019
The start of the Detroit Grand Prix has been delayed just before 3:00 p.m. Saturday after a severe thunderstorm warning led to the track and stands being cleared about 90 minutes before the start of the race.
Visitors on Belle Isle were urged to exit the stands and seek shelter.
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All people attending the Grand Prix in Detroit should seek shelter immediately, officials say.
Troopers on Belle Isle are currently sending people off the island in shuttle busses due to the weather and the lack of shelter areas on the island. Shuttles heading to the @detroitgp have been stopped. Once the weather clears and it is safe shuttles will come back to the race pic.twitter.com/VZzOpNxAsO
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) June 1, 2019
Organizers say all events have been suspended due to inclement weather. Troopers on Belle Isle are currently sending people off the island in shuttle buses due to the weather, and the lack of shelter areas on the island, according to 7 Action News reporter Jennifer Ann Wilson.
Michigan State Police say "the race and all activities are suspended until it can be determined that it is safe for the drivers and the spectators."
Stay with 7 Action News for updates.
