Let’s take a look at the weather forecast for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix (latest weather forecast for Spa-Francorchamps):
One of the most important factors ahead of any Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend is of course represented by the weather conditions, which can have a great impact on the outcome of the race. From the Formula 1 teams’ point of view, different weather conditions can result in very different races, and Formula 1 teams are always focused on this aspect in order to evaluate and choose their strategy options accordingly, for example using different tyres in wet conditions, and taking account of cross winds which can cause stability problems at high speeds.
This means that we should always keep on eye out on the weather before any Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend given the fact that it can often throw a curve ball into the mix.
After weather caused carnage last year in the Belgian Grand Prix, will the same be repeated at Spa Francorchamps this season? Most definitely not, based on the initial weather forecast for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix. There was a lot of disappointment in 2021 at Spa, as heavily rain-shortened the race on Sunday, with just a few laps completed by the drivers behind the safety car. The Belgian Grand Prix finished late into the evening amid torrential conditions at Spa-Francorchamps and Half points were awarded as more than two laps – but less than 75% of the race – were completed.
This year we should not encounter such major problems, but some wet conditions may affect the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, especially given the unpredictable weather at Spa-Francorchamps. Temperatures are not expected to climb past 22-23 degrees Celsius on any day of running in Belgium and Friday practice should take place on a dry track, but rain may spice things up in the qualifying session on Saturday and the main event on Sunday. Thunderstorms are expected close to the circuit and while there shouldn’t be long periods of rain, there could be heavy showers in the area, although it remains to be seen if they will indeed affect the track action at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit:







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