What is the weather forecast for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort?
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort could be another wet weekend for Formula 1 in 2023. So far, there is little chance of rain falling during the Dutch GP weekend, but it's not going to be the hottest weekend either.
UPDATE
The weather forecast has changed, with more rain on the radar. Click here to see the latest weather forecast for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Rain has hit the last seven Grands Prix weekend, 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. Rain fell on the Friday of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, but it stayed away from the meaningful sessions. And the Belgian Grand Prix lived up to its recent reputation with a mix of wet/dry conditions.
What is the weather forecast for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend?
According to weather.com, all three days are very similar. On Friday, teams and drivers will make their first on-track appearance following the sport's traditional summer break period. During the day, there is a 17% chance of rain in the form of showers. It's also the hottest day at 21c. It will be partly cloudy, with some light winds forecast. It will likely stay dry overnight, meaning the rubber laid should stay. On Saturday, the temperature drops to 19c, and it remains partly cloudy, with the chance of rain also at 17%.
On Sunday, the temperature is predicted to be exactly the same. The partly cloudy conditions remain, with the chance of rain rising a small amount to 21%. A more detailed forecast will follow as the weekend progresses. Click here to see the exact session times for the weekend.