The Canadian GP is scheduled to take place from 16th to 18th June at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal – how is the weather there?
Cloudy and overcast conditions are set to welcome F1 teams and fans to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix. The temperature in Montreal at this time of year is very pleasant but heavy showers are an usual sight.
Teams and fans should get relief from the heat this weekend as it is predicted to remain overcast throughout the weekend but scattered showers are a major cause for worry. There is a moderate chance of rainfall on all three days of the race weekend. Let us now take a detailed look at the weather forecast for this weekend.
The practice sessions on Friday are likely to be affected by showers as there is a 60% chance of rainfall during the evening. Temperatures will be on the cooler side and the conditions are likely to remain the same for the qualifying session on Saturday. Rainfall is predicted on Sunday as well, which happens to be the race day. However, there is a chance that the showers subside by evening and the race can take place in clear conditions.
Teams will have to keep their wet tyres ready for sure and visiting fans should carry necessary equipment to protect them from rain. Having said that, weather is not in anyone’s control and it remains to be seen how things turn out. We’ll certainly have our fingers crossed and hope for a thrilling and uninterrupted race.
Here’s how the schedule of the Canadian GP looks like:
Practice 1: Friday, June 16 – 23:00 IST
Practice 2: Saturday, June 17 – 02:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, June 17 – 22:00 IST
Qualifying: Sunday, June 18 – 01:30 IST
Race: Sunday, June 18 – 23:30 IST
Fans can catch the action on the ESPN network in the United States. Viewers in the UK can watch every session from the start of the first practice session to the end of the race on Sky Sports. In India, the qualifying session and main race will be broadcast live on F1 Pro TV. All practice sessions, qualifying sessions and the main race can also be streamed live on F1 Pro TV.
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