Formula 1 will face an unusual temperature challenge at the Italian GP. The forecast indicates up to 34°C during the weekend in Monza, with little chance of rain.
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This stage is scheduled for September 4 to 6, and will be contested under conditions quite different from those found in some previous races, marked by lower temperatures and even rain. The heat promises to be one of the main elements of the Italian weekend.
On Friday, the 4th, the first two free practice sessions are expected to take place with a temperature of 33°C. As a result, the asphalt temperature should be even higher during the sessions, while the chance of rain is estimated at only 2%.
The wind should also not be a significant factor in Monza. Gusts are expected to reach a maximum of 8 km/h, although the direction varies throughout the weekend, blowing from the southeast on Friday and Sunday, and from the southwest on Saturday.
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On Saturday, when the qualifying session will be held, the highest temperature of the weekend is expected along with Sunday. The forecast points to 34°C during the day, a level that has only been recorded this season during the Austrian GP weekend.
Despite the heat, it is still unclear whether the conditions will cause greater tire wear. Monza is characterized by a low level of degradation, and even higher temperatures usually do not significantly change the pit stop strategy, which usually involves only one visit to the pits during the Italian GP.
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