By: Harris Cooley

As we round out this exciting F1 season in Abu Dhabi, the weather will be much like it was last weekend. No chances of rain are present with calm northwesterly winds expected on race day. A high pressure with a slightly tightened pressure gradient will be over the site and will cause occasional wind gusts in the afternoon, but it will be calm by night time. This trend is expected to hold up through the weekend. 

As Lewis and Max battle it out for the Driver's Championship, they could not have asked for better conditions to do it in. This will be a memorable race regardless of the outcome! A metric graphic is posted below...

By: Harris Cooley

As expected, the conditions have not changed much since the initial forecast. The High to the east over mainland Saudi Arabia will be tightening its pressure gradient over Jeddah causing occasionally gusty winds out of the northwest. The lack of cloud coverage will fuel these gusts as the surface heats throughout the day on top of causing a rapid degradation of soft tires on the asphalt. A weak cyclonic system across the Red Sea will shift wind directions to southwesterly for Saturday and Sunday, but wind speeds should remain light. 

It being a brand new track, the teams are likely focused on just memorizing their strategies to race it but tire duration will be a big factor in the final laps. This is especially true with the way that this F1 season is shaping out as the two top drivers are in neck-and-neck contention heading into this weekend. An exciting race weekend is in store for us and the weather couldn't be clearer! A metric graphic is displayed below...

By: Harris Cooley

After our week break, we are heading to Saudi Arabia where the weather will be beautiful. This brand new track will present its own challenges, so a clear weather report is just what these teams wanted to see. A high pressure to the east will keep the pressure gradient tightened and moisture low with light to gusty winds coming off of the Red Sea. There are no chances of rain with hardly any cloud coverage as well which will have track temperatures  well above the air temperature. 

I expect these conditions to remain constant as we get closer to race day, but I will keep monitoring this and update you all with any changes. A metric graphic is displayed below...

By Doug Schneider

Harris is on vacation this weekend, so I'm taking over the updates for the Qatar GP. Not much change was needed from his original forecast. The weather continues to look great for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. Temperatures will be warm but not brutally hot, thanks to an easterly wind off the Persian Gulf. Sunday will have slightly higher wind speeds than Saturday, from the southeast at 10 to 15 mph through the day. A Celsius graphic is below.

By: Harris Cooley

As we head across the pond to Qatar, the weather conditions are expected to be perfect. Hardly any moisture will be over the area with clear skies. A Low pressure system to the west of the site will cause a wind shift from northwesterly to southeasterly as the weekend progresses. Wind speeds will be light to occasionally moderate as a bit of sea breeze gustiness could affect the drivers in the afternoon hours. 

Overall quite favorable conditions for these teams' which they hope for as we are rounding out this season. A metric graphic is displayed below...

By: Harris Cooley

The forecast has not changed much with the same southeasterly flow and high moisture content expected. Moderate temperatures will be present with mostly cloudy skies and light to moderate winds. Higher pressures remain to the southeast of the site keeping the pressure gradient tightened over the site. This will keep wind speeds consistent throughout the weekend and will keep the chance of showers present as well. Chances are low as these potential showers will likely be short lived. I will keep an eye on it and update you all with any changes. A metric graphic is displayed below... 

By: Harris Cooley

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As we head down to the Brazilian Grand Prix, we can expect cloudy skies with mild temps as southeasterly winds will be keeping moisture levels high. A gradually tightening high pressure gradient will be increasing wind speeds slightly over the weekend with occasional light showers around the area. This will make the teams' rain strategy a game time decision as these storms will be short-lived and spotty. 

The conditions are likely to change a bit throughout this week, mostly with the timing of the possible showers. I will continue to monitor this and keep you all updated with coming changes. A metric graphic is displayed below... 

By: Harris Cooley

The forecast remains consistent with higher pressures over the area. This will keep moisture low with clouds in the morning dissipating by the afternoon. Temperatures will be mild, though track temps will be increased as there will be little cloud coverage to block the sun. Light northerly winds with occasional gusts are expected throughout the weekend. 

The conditions are ripe for crisp driving as this track always presents an exciting race. It has been a couple of years since we last raced here, so the teams must strategize on how to manage the their tires on this hot track. I will keep monitoring this for any changes and a metric graphic is displayed below...