The drivers and teams left Bahrain and headed to Saudi Arabia for the second weekend of the season. After an unusually cold and windy weekend, what weather awaits the Formula 1 circus in Jeddah?
Well, firstly, it's much warmer than Bahrain, so that cool breeze made conditions surprisingly cool. This was a challenge for the crews who had to unload and assemble the garage, hospitality suites and, most importantly, the cars themselves.
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How hot would it have to be to get here? Scroll down for detailed forecasts for the coming days.
Weather forecast for the 2024 Saudi Grand Prix weekend
Thursday 07 March – FP1 and FP2
conditions: Sunny and dry all day. Moderate northwesterly sea breeze in the afternoon. FP1: 26/25°C. FP2: 24°C.
Expected maximum temperature: 29 Celsius
Expected minimum temperature: 22°C
Rain probability: 0%
Friday 8 March – FP3 and qualifying
conditions: Sunny and dry all day. Northwest sea breeze in the afternoon, decreasing at sunset. FP3: 26/25°C. Q: 24°C.
Expected maximum temperature: 28°C
Expected minimum temperature: 22°C
Rain probability: 0%
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Saturday, March 9 – Race weather
conditions: Stay sunny and dry. The northwest sea breeze calms down during the race. Race: 25/24°C.
Expected maximum temperature: 28°C
Expected minimum temperature: 22°C
Rain probability: 0%
