F1 Spanish GP 2024: What is the Weather Forecast for Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya?

As we head to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, it’s time for Ferrari to fight back. Next up, we have the Spanish GP while the teams head back to Europe for a stretch of 7 back-to-back races on the continent. Canada was a difficult race for the team and Tifosi alike, but the coming week might be redemption time. Max Verstappen is leading the driver’s championship, to no one’s surprise, but if it were not for Montreal, Charles Leclerc would be in contention for the title.

We got to see Mercedes rise from the ranks at the Montreal race as they achieved their first podium. Which already has many fans wondering if they will be able to emulate similar results again. The rains at Notre Dame Island became the reason for the unexpected result for Ferrari and Willaims. With the weather posing a huge impact on the race, let’s see what conditions Spain has in store for Formula 1 over the coming weekend.

Weather update for the Spanish GP 2024

While wet races often end up with cars retiring, Barcelona will be easy on the drivers, as pleasant summer weather is on the forecast for the Spanish GP weekend. Over the next three days, fans can leave behind their umbrellas and ponchos, as the upcoming race should be a dry one.

Friday, June 21: FP1 and FP2

As the teams head to the Spanish GP track to test their cars, they will be greeted by pleasant sunlight, warming the air to a comfortable 23°C (73.4°F). With the chance of precipitation being less than 5%, it’s extremely unlikely to rain. While a moderate breeze might come in at intervals, it should be a pleasant day down at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This way, drivers can get a good feel of the track before heading to get their tuning done for the qualifiers.

Saturday, June 22: FP3 and Qualifying

Although it’s going to get slightly hotter, fans should be able to enjoy the race with the temperature being 24°C (75 °F). Again, there will be no rain, with less than a 5% chance of precipitation, and the drivers will get to test their cars for the final time and prepare them for the qualifiers. Moreover, there will be a light breeze around the Spanish GP circuits as the drivers join the race and we get to see where each team stands.

Sunday, June 23: Race day

Fortunately for the teams, the weather conditions will remain the same over the weekend and the players will get to race in similar conditions to those in which they tested their car. Although it might be a little hotter than the qualifiers, 25 °C (77 °F) is a decent temperature, it’s similar to a pleasant summer climate in Spain. The chances of precipitation will remain the same at 5%, as we should have a completely dry experience both on and off the track.

While Red Bull is leading both the drivers and constructors championship, it’s not all smooth sailing for the Milton Keynes outfit. They have yet to solve their simulator problem, which has resulted in not being able to adjust their suspension. So what does Red Bull need to overcome at Spanish GP?

Red Bull’s challenges in Spain

Currently, the RB20 is not where the team would like it to be. What was once called the best car that would win every race, is now having problems with the suspensions. Also, Sergio Perez is getting the worst of it, as he is finding it extremely hard to finish on the podium. And not just that, he was even pushed back to P5 in the driver’s championship, making it hard to recover from that.

Checo has received a new contract, and as a driver, he is probably one of the best teammates for Max Verstappen. Ultimately, he is not expected to be a supporting driver for the team but to step up and keep up with the defending champion. On the team’s end, there are still many issues with the simulator lacking accurate feedback when it comes to the curbs and apexes of the road. This leaves Red Bull with a bumpy car that the drivers will have to figure out on the fly.

Max Verstappen still has a significant lead compared to other drivers, but if he ends up retiring in a race this year, Charles Leclerc will be just a victory away from being P1. And that is something Red Bull will have to sleep knowing. Do you think Max Verstappen will be able to secure a win in Spain after partying the weekend before? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.