Let us take a look at the weather forecast for the Bahrain GP, scheduled to take place this weekend at the Sakhir International Circuit
We are all set for the season opener in Bahrain and fans will have a close eye on the weather. The heat has always been a concern during F1 races in the Middle East and it often affects the ultimate result. Let us now take a detailed look at the weather forecast for this weekend’s Bahrain GP.
The forecast for the weekend in Bahrain looks bright and sunny with zero chances of rain as expected. The temperature will be moderately warm and teams have already got ample time to adjust to the hot conditions. There is no forecast of rain or thunderstorms throughout the weekend, which is great news for fans, drivers, and teams alike.
Friday is expected to be sunny and warm with temperatures around 25 degrees celsius. The qualifying session on Saturday will take place under similar type of conditions. The main race on Sunday should have decent conditions for racing with temperatures expected to be below 26 degrees Celsius. However, teams will have to sort out their equipment and gear to avoid profuse sweating.
What is the schedule of the Bahrain GP?
Practice 1: Friday, March 3 – 17:00 IST
Practice 2: Friday, March 3 – 20:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, March 4 – 17:00 IST
Qualifying: Saturday, March 4 – 20:30 IST
Race: Sunday, March 5 – 20:30 IST
Where can we watch all the live action?
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 TV Pro. All practice sessions, qualifying sessions and the main race can be streamed live on F1 TV Pro.
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