US Grand Prix F1 weather forecast - all the latest from Austin

United States Grand Prix

US Grand Prix F1 weather forecast - all the latest from Austin

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

By Sheona Mountford.

Monday 14 October 2024 16:00

F1 returns to Austin this weekend for the 2024 United States Grand Prix with six races of the season remaining.

Round 19 of the 2024 season will take place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), as Lando Norris has the chance to take two victories away from Max Verstappen in the sprint and Sunday's race.

After winning the Singapore GP, Norris has reduced the gap to his Red Bull rival by just 52-points, as he chases after his first championship.

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

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Sunny intervals are expected for the first practice session in Austin, which starts at 12:30pm (CDT).

There is 10% chance of rain, with temperatures hitting 25 degrees Celsius as the session progresses.

Temperatures will rise to 28 degrees Celsius for sprint qualifying, and winds will increase to speeds of 26mph.

Saturday, October 19: Sprint Race & Qualifying

There will continue to be sunny intervals and dry conditions heading into Saturday's sprint, with the temperature remaining at 25 degrees Celsius for lights out at 1pm.

Wind speeds will decrease on Saturday to 22mph, as the temperature heats up to 28 for the all important qualifying session.

Sunday, October 20: Race

Sunday's race will kick off a 2pm local time (CDT), with no rain predicted, and sunshine expected throughout the course of the grand prix.

The temperature will increase to 29 degrees Celsius by the end of the race, with visibility expected to be very good all day.

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