The city of Melbourne is preparing to host the first Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 season, and the weather forecast indicates conditions that could directly influence the drivers’ performance. Strong winds throughout the weekend could cause discomfort and headaches for the teams during the race in Australia.
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The event begins on Friday (6), local time, with the first free practice sessions, FP1 and FP2. According to Weather.com, drivers will face a cloudy day and temperatures around 22°C, with winds of 10 to 15 km/h and only a 10% chance of rain.
On Saturday, the schedule includes FP3 followed by the first qualifying of the year. The weather should be a bit cooler, with a high of 20°C and a 4% probability of rain. Winds are expected to intensify, ranging between 15 and 25 km/h.
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Sunday, which hosts the race, promises to be the warmest day of the weekend, with 25°C, partly cloudy skies, and a minimal chance of rain, estimated at 5%. Winds should remain between 10 and 15 km/h, a scenario similar to what the drivers will face in the previous two days.
The Australian GP takes place from March 5 to 8, with the first practice on Thursday night at 22h30 Brasília time. F1MANIA.NET follows all the action in real-time.
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