Weather report: extreme conditions to cause headaches at COTA

After dry conditions on Friday and Saturday, there won't be any rain on Sunday either. According to the FIA's weather broadcast, there is a 0% chance of rain later today.

Ahead of the weekend, the FIA declared a 'heat hazard.' During Sunday’s Grand Prix, temperatures will start around 28°C and rise to about 30°C as the race progresses

Track temperatures are expected to range between 42°C and 48°C.

Rain won’t be on the drivers’ minds, but wind certainly will be.

After there has been much talk of how wind during the others sessions, it will be a bit more quiet during the race. Winds are expected to range from 10 to 20 kilometres per hour.

However, gusts could reach between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour, posing a challenge for drivers.

Despite not being able to complete his out lap in time at the end of Q3, it did not matter at all: the Red Bull Racing driver will start from pole position again at COTA.

Norris completed the front row, although he finished around three tenths behind the Dutchman.

Piastri continued to have a difficult day, qualifying only sixth behind both Ferraris and Russell. He will line up alongside Lewis Hamilton.

The 2025 United States Grand Prix begins at 20:00 BST (14:00 local time).

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