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Weather forecast Brazilian Grand Prix | Wet weekend inbound

Weather forecast Brazilian Grand Prix | Wet weekend inbound

30-10-2023 11:00
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The European leg of the 2023 Formula 1 season was very wet, but it's been largely dry since. However, that could change in Brazil. Rain is forecast on Friday and Saturday, and it could be very heavy. Here's the full forecast.

Weather forecast Brazilian Grand Prix

It's a sprint weekend so teams will only have 60 minutes of practice before going into parc ferme for qualifying. According to weather.com, thunderstorms will be developing in the afternoon and there is a 90% chance of rain. Very high. The exact times of the rain fall are not yet certain, but with practice 1 starting at 11:30 and qualifying at 15:00 (local time), it seems like rain could pose a threat. 

Sprint Saturday isn't much different. There is a 66% chance of rain during the day with winds between 10-15mph. Sprint races have always been very entertaining in Brazil, and the weather could turn this year's into choas. 

Teams will have to keep Sunday in mind. The weather is drastically different on Sunday. It is forecast to be sunny, with temperatures around 28c. There is just a 14% chance of rain on race day.