Will the wind be a key factor in Lusail? Weather forecast for 2024 F1 Qatar GP weekend. The weather forecast for the 2024 Formula 1 Qatar GP weekend.

In the penultimate race of the 2024 Formula 1 season, F1 heads to Lusail, and we checked the weather forecast for the Qatar GP weekend.

After Max Verstappen’s championship victory, only the constructors’ championship remains to be decided. McLaren holds a 24-point advantage over Ferrari with two races left in the season. On paper, Lusail should be a favorable track for Andrea Stella‘s team, but the Scuderia has shown it can hold its own even on circuits that don’t suit the characteristics of the SF-24.

The weather forecast for the Qatari weekend

Friday
The penultimate weekend of the season sees the return of the Sprint format. Teams will have only one free practice session to prepare for the weekend, and the weather should be favorable. No rain is expected during the day, with temperatures hovering around 22°C when the cars are on track. However, there will be strong winds that could disturb the drivers.

Saturday
The situation should be similar on Saturday. Temperatures will remain steady at around 21°C, and no rain is expected in the evening. Strong winds will persist.

Sunday
Temperatures will be about 22°C when the cars take to the track for the penultimate race of the 2024 season. In the afternoon, there could be fairly strong winds, potentially causing issues for drivers during the race.