Rain expected in Montreal this weekend
Wet conditions should accompany the return of Formula 1 to Canada after two years of absence.
The whole paddock is pleased with the return of the Canadian Grand Prix to the calendar. Often the scene of thrilling races, the Gilles Villeneuve circuit is highly appreciated by fans and drivers thanks to its layout allowing for numerous overtakes and its configuration leaving little room for errors.
These different parameters could well be accompanied by wet conditions for the three days of the event. Starting from Friday, the chances of rain for the free practice sessions are around 74% with a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms could even develop in the afternoon.
Guess the boat race is on in Montreal after all. 🌧🌧🌧#CanadianGP pic.twitter.com/poHuVJnAVp
— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) June 16, 2022
For Saturday, temperatures will drop as the maximums should not exceed 15 degrees. The chances of rain will be the same as the day before. This situation is expected to greatly affect the settings, especially since the new racing cars will be discovering this track for the first time.
Only Sunday should remain dry. Temperatures will slightly rise to around 20 degrees, while the gray clouds from the previous day should give way to a partly cloudy sky.
Note finally that the nights will be cool this weekend in Montreal with temperatures only reaching around 10 degrees.
