Weather forecast for the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix

Formula 1 teams and drivers haven’t visited Shanghai since the 2022 rules and regulations were introduced. Because it's a sprint weekend in China, they only have one hour of practice before the meaningful sessions begin. There is a threat of rain for this single practice session, which will cause headaches for all involved.

F1 last visited China in 2019. Lewis Hamilton won the event as he began his push for a sixth World Championship title. Since then, the landscape in Formula 1 has completely changed, including the introduction of sprint races.

What is the weather forecast for the Chinese GP?

Weather.com reports a chance of rain on all three days in China. The greatest chance of rainfall is on Friday. Accurate timings of the weather haven’t yet been published, but according to weather.com, there is a 40% chance of rain during the day, including morning showers. The first free practice session will take place at 11:30. The weather radar will be checked regularly this week. The temperature is forecast to be 24c with 11mph winds.

On Saturday, the chance of rain reduces to 21%, and there is even expected to be a little bit of sunshine. The wind and temperature is expected to be about the same. Overnight, rain is forecast again, which could make the track quite green for Sunday’s Grand Prix. It will be slightly warmer on Sunday. There is a 24% chance of rain during the day.