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Max Verstappen during the 2024 United States Grand Prix - Photo: Race Pictures
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Heat or Downpour? What the forecast says ahead of the 2025 U.S. GP

15:22, 13 Oct
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With Formula 1 heading back to the States for the United States Grand Prix, we take a look at the weather predictions for the race at COTA.

The race at Austin is known to often be a spectacle, with on-track action frequently proving to be a nail-biter. This year’s edition is slated to take place between October 17 and 25. However, will the weather play a part in this year’s event? Let’s take a look at the forecast for the race in Austin.

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F1 cars during the opening lap of the 2024 United States Grand Prix -Photo: Race Pictures

Friday, October 17 – FP1 & Sprint Qualifying

The weather for the first day of on-track running will see a high of 33°C, with winds at 10 to 15 km/h. Humidity is forecast to be around 58%, with zero chance of rain.

Saturday, October 18 – Sprint Race & Grand Prix Qualifying

Saturday, which marks the second day of on-track action, will feature both the Sprint Race and qualifying for the Grand Prix. The weather is expected to show a slight change compared to Friday.

It is predicted to be partly cloudy, with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible. The temperature is expected to reach 34°C, with winds at 10 to 15 km/h and humidity around 58%.

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Overview of the Circuit of the Americas - Photo: Race Pictures

Sunday, October 19 – Grand Prix

The weather on Sunday is expected to be clearer than what’s forecast for qualifying day. The day is predicted to be mostly clear, with temperatures reaching a high of 33°C and winds at 10 to 15 km/h. A slight chance of a shower remains possible throughout the day at the Austin circuit.

United States Grand Prix schedule

Friday, 17 October

FP1: 18:30 - 19:30 BST (12:30 - 13:30 Local time)

Sprint Qualifying: 22:30 - 23:14 BST (16:30 - 17:14 Local time)

Saturday, 18 October

Sprint: 18:00 - 18:30 BST (12:00 - 12:30 Local time)

Qualifying: 22:00 - 23:00 BST (16:00 - 17:00 Local time)

Sunday, 19 October

Grand Prix: 20:00 BST (14:00 Local time)

See the full schedule for the United States Grand Prix here

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