The Dutch GP is scheduled to take place from 25th August to 27th August at Circuit Zandvoort – let us take a look at the weather forecast
The upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort is anticipated to experience the usual cloudy and overcast weather conditions that are characteristic of this time of year in the region. There is a notable concern regarding the likelihood of heavy showers, which tend to occur frequently during this period.
According to the forecast, the overcast skies are expected to persist throughout the entire weekend, and there is a substantial chance of scattered showers, raising apprehensions. It is highly probable that the race weekend will encounter substantial rainfall over the course of all three days. With this overview of the weather forecast provided, we can now proceed to conduct a thorough analysis of the weekend’s weather outlook.
On Friday, the practice sessions are predicted to be impacted by showers, with a considerable 70% chance of rainfall in the evening. The temperatures are expected to be cooler during this time. Similar conditions are foreseen for the Sprint race scheduled on Saturday. Fortunately, the weather forecast for Sunday, which is the main race day, is somewhat more promising. However, there remains a 60% probability of rainfall on that day.
Teams should ensure their readiness by having wet tyres on standby, given the potential for rainy conditions throughout the weekend. Likewise, fans intending to attend on any of the three days—Friday, Saturday, or Sunday—should prepare themselves with appropriate rain gear. It’s important to acknowledge that weather is beyond anyone’s influence, introducing an element of uncertainty. However, optimism prevails as everyone hopes for an exhilarating and uninterrupted race while keeping their fingers crossed.
What is the schedule of the Dutch GP?
Here’s how the schedule of the Dutch GP looks like:
Practice 1: Friday, August 25 – 16:00 IST
Practice 2: Friday, August 25 – 19:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, August 26 – 15:30 IST
Qualifying: Saturday, August 26 – 18:30 IST
Race: Sunday, August 27 – 18:30 IST
Where can we watch all the live action?
In the United States, fans can catch the action on the ESPN network. In the UK, viewers have the chance to watch every session, starting from the initial practice session to the end of the race, on Sky Sports. For those in India, the qualifying session and main race will be available for live viewing through broadcasts on F1 Pro TV. Furthermore, F1 Pro TV offers the option to stream all practice and qualifying sessions, as well as the main race, live.
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