The Austrian Grand Prix is set to be a scorching affair this weekend, but the F1 paddock has been alerted to potential ‘severe thunderstorms’ that could hit the track today. As Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and co prepared for their media day interviews, members of the F1 circus were hit with weather warnings from local forecasters. The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics sent out a ‘severe thunderstorm warning’, explaining that: “Thunderstorms with gusts are expected.”
This was accompanied by a ‘moderate high temperature warning’, issued by the same group, suggesting that: “Enhanced heat stress must be expected.” Both of these warnings are in effect until the end of Thursday, but are not expected to affect the remainder of the Austrian GP weekend.
Fortunately for fans heading to the Red Bull Ring, there is no significant chance of rain during the on-track hours. On Friday, there is a 19 per cent chance of precipitation with temperatures reaching 28 degrees, and the heat will remain a factor on Saturday and Sunday, too. Race day will be the hottest of the three, with highs of 31 degrees.
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