What is the weather forecast for qualifying ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix?
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It is forecast to be a wet qualifying session at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. Rain stayed away from troubling the running on Friday, but it's expected to hit during FP3 and qualifying. There are even warnings of thunderstorms. Here's the full forecast for the rest of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
Rain has hit the last seven Grands Prix weekends, and it seems like the event in The Netherlands will also feature rain. The wet-to-dry qualifying sessions have been a common theme during the season, making it challenging for rookies or those new to their teams. For example, rain played a part on Saturday in Montreal, Spielberg and Silverstone.
What is the weather forecast for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend?
There is a high chance of rain on Saturday morning (93%), meaning any rubber that did get laid on Friday will be washed away. During FP3, there is a 79% chance of rain on an already wet track. It will likely impact the amount of running; however, with conditions similar in qualifying, teams may want to test how their set-up works in the wet. The chance of rain reduces through the afternoon, but there is still a 56% chance of rain when qualifying starts. Later in the evening, the sun will appear.
More rain is set to fall overnight and into Sunday. At midday, there is an 82% chance of rain. When lights go out at 3pm local time, showers are forecast. There is a 68% chance of precipitation. Click here for the full session times.