US Grand Prix F1 Weather: Favorable Weather During Austin Race Weekend

The 2024 Formula One United States Grand Prix will be held over 56 laps at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. This notable racing venue is known for its difficult 5.513-kilometer track, which incorporates a variety of corners inspired by historic circuits across the world. 

In fact, the weather has a huge influence on F1, influencing tire choices, car setup, race strategy, and driver performance.

2024 United States Grand Prix F1 weather forecast

Sunny intervals are forecast for the first practice session in Austin, which starts at 12:30 p.m. CDT. There is a 10% chance of rain, and temperatures rise to 25°C as the session goes. Temperatures will reach their highest at 28°C during sprint qualifying, with winds gusting to 26 mph.

• Saturday, October 19: Sprint Race & Qualifying

There will be sunny intervals and dry weather before Saturday's race, with temperatures remaining at 25°C until lights out at 1 pm. Wind speeds will decline to 22 mph on Saturday, with temperatures rising to 28°C for the important qualifying session.

Warm temperatures expected for Austin race weekend

• Sunday, October 20: Race

Sunday's race will start at 2 p.m. local time (CDT), with no rain predicted and sunshine during the grand prix. The temperature will increase to 29°C by the end of the race, and visibility is expected to be great throughout the day.

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