Formula 1 heads to the Principality for another round of the historic Monaco Grand Prix, but what weather conditions should the drivers and their teams expect this weekend?
Sergio Perez will be looking to make it two wins in a row in Monaco, after picking up the win last year, and will also be looking to pick up his third win of the season, following victories in Saudi Arabia and Baku. The Mexican is looking to close the 14-point gap with teammate Max Verstappen, who sits atop the drivers’ championship.
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Verstappen extended his lead over Perez in the Miami championship, overtaking the Mexican late in the race to take his third victory of the season, while Red Bull extended its lead over Aston Martin in the constructors’ championship to 122 points.
The weather forecast for next weekend in Monaco shows that there is a chance of rain on the track during the three days of action, meaning we could be in for a dramatic Grand Prix. Scroll down for a more comprehensive weather forecast.
Weather forecast for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix weekend
FRIDAY MAY 26 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: It is expected to be a sunny day, although there is a possibility of showers moving in from the hills in the late afternoon. FP1: 25°C // FP2: 25°C.
expected maximum temperature: 26 centigrade
expected minimum temperature: 16 centigrade
chance of rain: <20%
SATURDAY MAY 27 – FP3 AND CLASSIFICATION
Conditions: Mostly sunny with a small chance of a shower or two reaching the track in the afternoon. FP3: 24°C // Q: 25°C.
expected maximum temperature: 26 centigrade
expected minimum temperature: 18 centigrade
chance of rain: twenty%
SUNDAY MAY 28 – CLIMATE OF THE RACE
Conditions: Partly cloudy with a light wind from the south and with a chance of rain in the afternoon. RACE: 24°C
expected maximum temperature: 25 centigrade
expected minimum temperature: 17 centigrade
chance of rain: twenty%