F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Shanghai

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F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Shanghai
The first sprint weekend of the F1 season has arrived
F1 returns with the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, marking the second round of the 2026 championship, which will be hosted at the Shanghai International Circuit.
The F1 track located in the Jiading District was also the location for the first sprint race of the season, in which George Russell claimed victory ahead of Sunday's main event.
Last time out in Melbourne, we saw Oscar Piastri lose control of his new McLaren before even making it to the formation lap, and that was without the presence of rain.
As the new chassis and power unit regulations continue to bring chaos and controversy to the grid, how will the weather forecast play in to this weekend's Chinese GP?
Let's take a look.
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F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weather forecast
Sunday, March 8 (Race)
Lights out for the Chinese GP which will be at 15:00 local time (07:00 GMT), but the sun is not set to make an appearance, with cloudier conditions forecast than the previous two days of running.
Temperatures will sit between 16 degrees Celsius during the grand prix distance, with 50 per cent humidity currently forecast.
However despite this, no rain is expected at the time of lights out and after Lewis Hamilton complained of strong wind gusts making qualifying conditions difficult on Saturday, only a moderate breeze will hit the Shanghai International Circuit from the east-north-east on Sunday.
For regular weather updates across the Chinese GP weekend, be sure to check in with this page.
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