Montmeló weather forecast: rain likely to affect Barcelona weekend

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a true test of any Grand Prix car due to its wide range of demanding corners. Go well here, and you’re likely to be competitive around any race track. Carlos Sainz’s home race promises to thrill and captivate in equal measure.

We take a look at the latest weather forecast for the eighth round of the 2023 Formula 1 championship, the Spanish Grand Prix, and how the Barcelona Formula 1 race weekend will most likely be influenced by the weather conditions.

It is almost time for the next event of the 2023 Formula One season, which is scheduled to take place at the 4.657-kilometre Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Let’s take a look at what the weather has in store for the teams and drivers in Spain, with Ferrari hoping to see further improvement after a difficult start to the campaign.

The weather for the Spanish Grand Prix can vary depending on the time of year the race is held. The race is usually held in May, which is springtime in Spain. Typically, the weather is warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit (around 18-30 degrees Celsius). However, there can also be occasional rain and cooler temperatures, so teams and drivers need to be prepared for all conditions. The circuit’s location near the coast can also result in windy conditions. Overall, the weather in Spain for the Grand Prix can be unpredictable and teams need to be ready to adapt to changing conditions.

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After the weekend in Monaco, F1 returns to the track, and for this reason, we have checked the weather forecast for the Spanish GP, which will take place at the Barcelona circuit.

Given the cancellation of Imola, there is much anticipation for the Catalan weekend. The teams are expected to introduce significant upgrade packages on a track that provides important feedback due to its layout. Certainly, all eyes will be on the updates that will be introduced by Ferrari, as the team led by Frederic Vasseur is perhaps the most negative aspect of this start of the 2023 Formula One championship. Even in Monte Carlo, the SF-23 was never really in contention for the podium and demonstrated that it has not solved its degradation issues, even on a track like the Principality.

Weather forecast for the Barcelona weekend

Friday
The first two practice sessions are expected to take place in the rain. Precipitation is forecasted at Montmeló throughout the day, with temperatures around 20°C in the afternoon. These conditions would make it more challenging to introduce updates on the cars, as it would be complicated to establish data correlation between the track and the simulator.

Saturday
The situation is different for Saturday. Temperatures will be around 24°C, and no rain is currently expected.

Sunday
The race should have a sunny backdrop as well. Temperatures will be very similar to those during qualifying, around 23°C, with scattered clouds in the sky.