This is the expected weather forecast ahead of 2025 Azerbaijan GP

On Friday, during the opening two practice sessions, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy with plenty of sunshine in the morning, gradually turning cloudier by late afternoon.

There’s a small chance of rain in the afternoon, which could become more likely later in the day and into the night. Winds will start light from the southeast, shifting north and picking up to moderate strength by evening. The temperature during FP1 is expected to be 24°C, dropping to 23°C in the afternoon. Currently, there is a 40% chance of rain.

For Saturday, the chance of rain remains at 40%. Mornings are expected to be mostly cloudy, with a small to moderate likelihood of showers from midnight until midday.

The afternoon should be mostly dry, with skies partly to mostly cloudy. Northwest winds will be moderate to strong in the morning, with gusts reaching up to 60 kph, gradually easing as the day progresses. The temperature is expected to be 21°C during FP3 and 20°C for qualifying, a few degrees cooler than on Friday.

Mostly cloudy to overcast all day long. Improvement expected for the race. Slight chance of one light shower in the morning (20%).

Likely dry race but chance of one shower is not excluded. Moderate northwesterly wind with gusts up to 50 kph in the morning and up to 40 kph during the race. Race start temperature is expected to be around 21°C.

After an unexpected and dominant win at Monza, Max Verstappen is ready for the challenge in Baku, aiming to secure another strong result and continue Red Bull’s recent positive momentum following the summer break.

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