Formula 1 is back this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix, the second in a triple header sequence of races – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect in Sakhir?
After cool temperatures and gusty winds took effect last time out in Japan, all three days of action at the Bahrain International Circuit are due to take place in hot and sunny conditions as things stand.
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Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Still very hot, but northerly wind peaking up to 20-30kph. Some uncertainties regarding the temperature level. FP1: 33°C // FP2: 29-30°C
Maximum temperature expected: 34 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 28 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Sunny. A light Northerly wind slightly increasing for FP3. FP3: 32°C // Q: 28-29°C
Maximum temperature expected: 34 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13 – RACE
Conditions: Same weather than Saturday with hot air temperature. Northerly wind during the day decreasing for the race. Race start: 27-28°C
Maximum temperature expected: 32 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
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