Bad news for Verstappen? Warm temperatures predicted in Bahrain

Max Verstappen has had a difficult weekend in Bahrain so far. Variable weather conditions would be helpful for the Dutchman at this moment. However, the driver of Red Bull Racing does not need to expect those changing conditions for the Grand Prix in the Middle East.

Weather forecast FP3 and Qualifying for Bahrain

According to the weather radar, there is 0 percent chance of rain for the third free practice session. However, it will be extremely hot. The temperature can rise to 37 degrees Celsius at the start of FP3, while it will drop to 36 degrees Celsius during the session. The tarmac will also be extremely hot. At the beginning, it will be between 43 and 47 degrees Celsius, and then decrease to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius. The sun will be shining. There will be an average wind of 5 to 15 km/h at the start of the session, which will decrease to 0 to 10 km/h.

During the Qualifying session, the sun is down. It will be cooler than the afternoon session. The temperature at the start of Qualifying will be around 31 degrees Celsius. It will drop to 29 degrees Celsius by the end of the session. This also has a significant impact on the asphalt temperatures. At the beginning of Qualifying, it will be between 31 and 34 degrees Celsius, which will later decrease to 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. The wind will be stronger than in FP3, blowing over the circuit at about 10 to 20 km/h, with possible gusts of 20 to 30 km/h. There is again 0 percent chance of rain.

Weather forecast for the Bahrain Grand Prix

On Sunday, it will be slightly cooler than on Saturday. The temperature at the start of Qualifying will be around 27 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the asphalt will not be warmer than 33 degrees Celsius, with a minimum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius. Regarding the wind, the drivers can expect the same as in Qualifying, between 10 to 20 km/h, with possible gusts of up to 20 to 30 km/h. There is 0 percent chance of rain.

Verstappen's first day in Bahrain offered little hope. The driver of Red Bull Racing was not positive about his car afterwards. He stated that they are simply too slow so far in the race weekend in the Middle East.