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Initial Forecast for the Japan Grand Prix

9/20/2023

By: Harris Cooley

A frontal boundary bringing a squall line through the region will be passing Friday morning into the early afternoon. The timing of this line will be impactful to the quality of practice session the teams can get. The skies clear and temps stay mild for the rest of the weekend with low wind speeds as well. Track temps could hot in the late afternoons if cloud coverage dissipates, though this should be a manageable variable for the teams. A metric graphic is pasted below...

Initial Forecast for the Singapore Grand Prix

9/13/2023

By: Harris Cooley

Low pressure will be keeping wind speeds steady and moisture high. Partly cloudy skies will be present Friday and Saturday with warm temps during the practice sessions. Moderate winds will bring gusty conditions to the streets of Marina Bay which could cause some traction issues.

Sunday will be rainy in the early afternoon with scattered showers rolling through the area. Wind speeds will be low with warm temps. If the rain lingers into the night time, the glare from the puddles as well as slick conditions could make this race quite difficult for the drivers.

Initial Forecast for the Italian Grand Prix

8/30/2023

By: Harris Cooley

A mostly clear weekend is in store for the Italian GP at Monza this weekend with very light winds and partly cloudy skies. Upper-level winds are conducive for afternoon showers in the area, but the chances are quite low as these showers would be short-lived anyway. Sunday should have a nice, clear afternoon for the drivers to show their stuff. Higher pressures loom over the surface of the region keeping drier air in the area. The main threat will be tire/track temps heating up should the cloud coverage dwindle. A metric graphic is posted below...

Initial Forecast for the Dutch Grand Prix

8/23/2023

By: Harris Cooley

Weather will be spotty this weekend for the Dutch GP as a Low pressure system is lined up to pass through the area beginning Friday evening. Some scattered storms are possible Friday leading up to this Low, but the highest chances are for Saturday into Sunday as bands of rain will be moving through the region. Southwesterly winds will be picking up as the Low moves inland as well with gusts up to 35 mph.

This will be a tough race to navigate if these conditions come to fruition throughout the race. Radar surveillance and wind gust preparation must be exercised for a clean drive. A metric graphic is pasted below...

Initial Forecast for the Belgian Grand Prix

7/27/2023

By: Harris Cooley

Steady wind speeds and overcast skies will be present to begin this race weekend. Rounds of storms will be moving through the region through Saturday as a Low pressure system west of the area keeps moisture high. The rain chances should dwindle going into race day with partly cloudy skies and increased wind speeds as the Low moves north. These rain showers should be fast-moving but will likely have substantial rainfall amounts to induce problems for teams this weekend. Real-time radar surveillance will be necessary to gain a leg up on opponents this weekend. A metric graphic is posted below...

Initial Forecast for the Hungary Grand Prix

7/18/2023

By: Harris Cooley

Mild temps and calm winds will be present through this weekend. Low pressure gradient is laying over the area keeping moisture around. Rain chances are high for Saturday afternoon as rain bands will be moving through the region. Sunday should present a favorable race day with low rain chances and calm winds, though temps will be a bit warmer which could impact tire degradation/strategies for the teams. A metric graphic is posted below...

Initial Forecast for the British Grand Prix

7/4/2023

By: Harris Cooley

Deep low pressure systems West of Ireland are keeping windy conditions and cloudy skies to the area through the weekend. Winds wills be sustained strongly in the afternoons though rain chances are low. Temps will be cool and cloud coverage will help to keep track temps low as well. The wind will be the main factor in this one as the conditions are favorable otherwise. A metric graphic is pasted below...

Initial Forecast for the Austrian Grand Prix

6/30/2023

By: Harris Cooley

A rainy weekend is in store for the Austrian GP with cool temps as well. There is little deviation from overcast skies and calm winds through Sunday leaving this race up to lots of skill and a little bit of luck for these teams. We can expect the track to be wet for most of the driving with short breaks of occasional sunshine. I will be monitoring these conditions as they unfold and release updates as needed. Wet tyres can be the heavy favorite in this one. A metric graphic is posted below...