Will rain hit Silverstone in qualifying? Here’s the weather forecast for the British Grand Prix

With rain potentially hitting the Silverstone circuit during qualifying, let's take a look at the weather forecast for today's British Grand Prix.

After a dry and sunny Friday on track, Saturday’s weather at Silverstone — the day when the twelfth pole position of the season will be decided — could bring significant changes.

Alongside the on-track action, all eyes are also on the sky to see if — and when — rain will hit the Silverstone circuit, which could naturally shake the pecking order up in a major way.

Will rain affect qualifying today?

According to the latest updates, the maximum temperature will reach 20°C, with a low of 15°C.

As for the risk of rain, there’s currently a 60% chance of showers, with a cloudy but dry morning expected before a downpour likely hits Silverstone in the late afternoon.

Rainfall is expected to range between 2 and 5 mm, with wind gusts reaching up to 55 km/h.

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