2022 Bahrain GP Weather Prediction: Extreme Winds Set to Wreak Havoc Over New-Era F1 Cars

F1 returns to action this weekend as it hosts the beginning of a new era in Bahrain. The new 2022 regulations will be in effect from this weekend as we will see new cars going full tilt and teams working under a budget cap. Everyone is excited to watch the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after the controversial and brilliant end to the 2021 season.

But the weekend looks to be a tricky one for the new generation of cars. As we have seen in the official pre-season test, the new 2022 cars are very sensitive to windy conditions. And according to F1 journalist Jennie Gow, the wind will be at full tilt at the Sakhir International Circuit this race weekend.

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Gow took to social media to provide a weather update ahead of the start of the weekend.

“Conditions in Bahrain are exceptionally windy. Not sure #F1 cars will like that so much!! Good exfoliation session incoming…” wrote Gow.

As reported by Formula1.com, there would be heavy winds throughout the weekend but there is a 0% chance of rain interruption. Below is what the weekend temperatures and weather forecasts look like:

Friday: 23 degrees max. Sunny and dry all day long. Remaining hazy with rising sand in places. Significant northerly wind with gusts up to 40-50kph.

Saturday: 25 degrees celsius. Sunny and dry all day long. Moderate northerly wind with gusts up to 30-40kph during the day, easing down around dusk.

Sunday: 27 degrees celsius. Sunny and dry all day long. Light-to-moderate northerly wind with gusts up to 30kph in the afternoon.

Kevin Magnussen to make his Haas F1 return this weekend

Bahrain GP would be the first opportunity for Kevin Magnussen to get back behind the wheel of an F1 car in a race situation since 2020. The Haas F1 driver was elated when it was informed that he would race in the 2022 season.

“It means a lot [to be back]. Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsport, and it has been my dream ever since I was a little kid. I had no idea I was even on the radar of coming back to Formula 1, and then this situation happens, and I get the drive. That just feels super cool,” said Magnussen.

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It would be interesting to see how the Danish driver fares in his return to the sport. He had just a session and a half in the new 2022 Haas and would likely take a couple of races before reaching his full potential. But every F1 fan is excited to see how he performs come Sunday in Bahrain.