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Will storms trouble the Brazilian Grand Prix? Here is the weather report
After two intense Formula One Grands Prix following the autumn break, the final event of the current tripleheader will take place in Brazil. An event where the weather usually plays a factor, what is forecasted for the upcoming weekend at the Interlagos circuit?
Four Grands Prix remain on the 2024 Formula One calendar, and the gap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris stands at 47 points in the drivers' standings. In the constructors' standings, McLaren still lead, but now, Ferrari are behind the British team as they managed to overtake Red Bull Racing in Mexico.
Moreover, for the second time in three weeks, there will be a Sprint race held in Brazil.
What is the weather forecast for the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend?
As always in Sao Paulo, rain might influence the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend. Free practice 1 will take place at 11:30 local time on Friday when it is expected to be 25 degrees Celsius and partly cloudy. There is forecast to only be a 2-3% chance of rain during that session. The chance will increase slightly in the afternoon, so for the sprint shootout, temperatures will remain at 25-26 degrees Celsius, but the chance of rain will increase to 16%.
Saturday is where the majority of the rain is expected to hit. For the sprint race, there is only a 6% chance of rain, with 26 degrees Celsius expected to hit the Interlagos track. However, come the end of the sprint race, the chance of rain will increase to 31%. For qualifying at 15:00 local time, the temperature will go back down to 25 degrees Celsius, and there are forecasts of scattered storms to be in and around Sao Paulo resulting in a 47% chance of rain for qualifying, which could see a major shake-up to the grid for Sunday's race.
On Sunday, 25 degrees Celsius will once again be the temperature, with storms developing in the afternoon to add another element to the Grand Prix. There is a 77% chance of rain on Sunday, meaning it is possible that teams will have to get up to speed quickly in both dry and wet conditions as well, with both championships on the line.
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