The 2026 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Spanish Grand Prix, which will take place at the newly built Madring in the country’s capital, but what kind of weather conditions await the drivers and teams?
It currently looks like it will be another hot and dry event, similar to the previous round held in Italy, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 32°C.
Good news for the teams is that they will not have to face the challenge of rain complicating the debut of the circuit, since the probability remains constant at 0% throughout the weekend.
Scroll down for a more detailed look at the forecast for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Weather forecast for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix weekend
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: The weather seems favorable and no precipitation is expected. Temperatures will range from a cool 14°C in the morning to a warm 30°C in the afternoon, with track temperatures reaching a high of around 49°C. Winds will be light to moderate, averaging 9 kilometers per hour, with occasional gusts of up to 30 kilometers per hour. Clear and dry conditions are expected, ideal for racing.
Maximum expected temperature: 30 degrees Celsius
Minimum expected temperature: 14 degrees Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – FP3 AND CLASSIFICATION
Conditions: Temperatures will range from 16°C in the morning to 31°C during the day, with runway temperatures peaking between 50 and 51°C. Winds will be light to moderate, averaging 8 to 9 kilometers per hour again and gusting up to 25 kilometers per hour. Clear skies and a 0% chance of precipitation ensure uninterrupted racing conditions, although heat index trends will need to be monitored throughout the day as they may approach dangerous thresholds of 31°C.
Maximum expected temperature: 31 degrees Celsius
Minimum expected temperature: 16 degrees Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – RACE
Conditions: With no precipitation forecast and clear skies all day, temperatures will range from a comfortable 17°C in the morning to a high of 32°C. Light winds averaging 7-8 kph and a maximum track temperature of 53°C will help create a warm but manageable racing environment. Heat indices will need to be monitored as they will again approach dangerous thresholds of 31°C during the afternoon.
Maximum expected temperature: 32 degrees Celsius
Minimum expected temperature: 17 degrees Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%