This weekend's British Grand Prix is set to enjoy some rare Silverstone sunshine. Forecasts suggest ambient temperatures could reach 27°C across the weekend, with track temps expected to climb well above that under clear skies. The warm air that baked Spielberg last weekend is following Formula 1 north to Northamptonshire.
Sunshine at Silverstone is far from guaranteed. The circuit's exposed airfield location makes it one of the most weather-sensitive venues on the calendar and conditions can change rapidly. This year, high pressure looks like it will hold firm throughout, with westerly breezes being the only variable to monitor.
With this being a Sprint weekend, teams have just one Free Practice session before competitive running begins, making every lap of FP1 on Friday afternoon critical for setup and tyre understanding.
Here’s the Weekend’s Weather Watch:
Friday: Sunshine and clear skies will greet the team for FP1 and Sprint Qualifying, with temperatures reaching 25°C.
Saturday: Conditions remain warm and sunny for the Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying with highs of 26°C and a moderate westerly breeze.
Sunday: Race day looks set to be the warmest of the weekend, with sunny intervals and temperatures peaking at 27°C as the grid line up for the British Grand Prix.