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What is the weather forecast for the Hungarian Grand Prix?
The 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend will have Formula 1 teams and drivers keeping a close eye on their weather radars, though rain is unlikely to affect the race on Sunday. The chance of rain has been very common in F1 this season and in Hungary over recent years.
Rain has hit the last five races, playing a major part on Saturday in Montreal, Spielberg and Silverstone. It also rained during the Grand Prix in Monaco and at various points in Barcelona. It seems likely that rain will stay away from the most meaningful sessions during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Still, it could reduce the amount of accurate data recorded on Friday.
What's the weather forecast for the Hungarian Grand Prix?
According to Weather.com, the week leading up to the Grand Prix will be mainly dry. Mainland Europe has been suffering from a major heatwave recently, which seems no different for Hungary. On Monday, temperatures are set to reach 34c as Europe starts to cool again. Temperatures continue to drop through Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, it is forecast to be 28c, but with a 70% chance of rain. Thunderstorms are mentioned during the day, which could hit when practice is running. For the exact times of the sessions in Hungary, click here.
The chance of rain increases to 80% during the night, so any rubber laid during practice is likely to be washed away overnight. Saturday is slightly warmer, and the chance of rain is reduced to 40%. It warns thunderstorms may develop in the afternoon. Sunday's Grand Prix will likely be unaffected by rain as the chance drops to 20%. Though it will be partly cloudy and around 29c. The humidity remains around 50% across all three days.