The expected weather for the Formula 1 Italian GP this weekend is dry and very sunny, with temperatures reaching up to 33ºC throughout the three days of activities.
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The first practice session on Friday, 4th, takes place at 12:30 local time [7:30 Brasília time] with the sun shining in the sky and the thermometer already around 30ºC. In TL2, 3.5 hours later, a temperature of 32º and little wind is expected.
On Saturday, 5th, the day of qualifying, the first activities are at 32ºC and at the time of the timed laps it is expected to reach a temperature of 33ºC, exceptionally hot for this time of year.
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One factor to keep an eye on is the track temperature. The sun heats the asphalt considerably beyond the ambient temperature, which can affect tire behavior by increasing wear, as well as affect the engines’ ability to stay at low temperatures.
The start of the F1 Italian GP on Sunday, 6th, is scheduled for 15:00 local time, 10:00 here in Brazil, and the weather remains the same: sunny, dry, and approximately 32ºC in the initial laps with a light breeze.
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