F1 2024 US Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from COTA

United States Grand Prix

F1 2024 US Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from COTA

Here's what the weather forecast will look like during the 2024 F1 US Grand Prix at COTA in Austin Texas

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 20 October 2024 17:50 Updated: 19:17

The eyes of the world will be on Austin, Texas for the 2024 United States Grand Prix as Formula 1 returns alongside the sprint.

F1 heads to COTA for round 19 of the 2024 season, with Lando Norris left with only six remaining races to catch Max Verstappen in the drivers' championship.

F1 HEADLINES: Hamilton in PITLANE start blow as FIA issue Mercedes statement

Article continues under video

F1 RESULTS: Hamilton STUNNED as Mercedes smash decides US GP battle

The McLaren star displayed a dominant performance last time out in Singapore, and closed down the gap in the drivers' standings to 52 points.

Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri also stepped onto the podium in Singapore, and extended McLaren's lead at the top of the constructors' standings by 41 points.

The US GP will see Liam Lawson return to Visa Cash App RB, after being announced as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement for the remainder of the season.

But how will the weather play out for this weekend's F1 action?

F1 returns to COTA for the US Grand Prix

US Grand Prix weather forecast

Saturday, October 19: Sprint Race & Qualifying

Saturday was hot, but the track being covered by overhead cloud cover reduced the effect of the temperature on the drivers. The sprint race saw temperatures of 27 degrees Celsius for lights out at 1pm local time, with the on-track action steering clear of rain.

Qualifying got underway under the same conditions, with temperatures reaching 27 degrees and a wind speed of 17mph.

Sunday, October 20: Race

Sunday's race will kick off at 2pm local time (CDT), in glorious conditions, with sunny spells all day and temperatures hitting 27 degrees Celsius.

There is less than a five per cent chance of rain throughout the race, which may mean an extension to the safety car drought that has been in place since the Canadian Grand Prix this season.

If you are yet to grab your tickets to the 2024 US GP, click here to avoid missing out on all the racing action at the iconic Circuit of the Americas.

Max Verstappen McLaren Formula 1 Lando Norris United States Grand Prix