The weather forecast for the season’s second round at the Bahrain International Circuit makes for slightly surprising reading. You expect high temperatures in the desert, but rain? Here's how the three days are shaping up...
FRIDAY, MARCH 29 - FP1 & FP2 WEATHER
Conditions: Sunny with scattered cloud
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SATURDAY, MARCH 30 - FP3 & QUALIFYING WEATHER
Conditions: Cloudy with possible light showers
Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Chance of rain: 62%
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - RACE WEATHER
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Maximum temperature expected: 28 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
Next Up
Related Articles
Key terms you need to know for pre-season testing
AS IT HAPPENED: Day 1 of pre-season testing in Bahrain
2026 work ‘biggest project we’ve ever done’ – Mercedes
7 of the cleverest deceptions in F1 testing history
Norris explains his ‘different mentality’ to Verstappen
F1 AcademyShi Wei returns as first 2026 Wild Card driver
