diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index e00db74..6f6222a 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -42,7 +42,6 @@ def nostr_relay(worker_id, node_factory):
         yield ws_url
 
     finally:
-        time.sleep(1.0)
         proc.terminate()
         try:
             proc.wait(timeout=5)