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Austin forecast: warm and dry through qualifying; 20% rain chance Sunday

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Formula 1 expects warm, dry conditions for Friday’s practice sessions and Saturday’s FP3 and qualifying. Sunday’s race forecast gives a 20% chance of rain and southerly gusts of 35–40 km/h.

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Formula 1 forecasts a warm, dry start to the United States Grand Prix weekend at Circuit of The Americas, with no rain anticipated through Saturday’s qualifying. For Sunday’s race, the outlook shifts to increasing cloud and a 20% chance of rain.

On Friday, October 23, FP1 and FP2 are forecast in temperatures from 16°C to 29.5°C, while track temperatures could exceed 55°C. Winds from the south to southeast should average about 10 km/h, with gusts up to 30 km/h.

Saturday, October 24, should also be warm and dry for FP3 and qualifying. Temperatures are forecast to range from 17°C in the morning to 29.5°C in the afternoon, with track temperatures again likely to exceed 55°C. Winds should average 15 km/h, with gusts up to 35 km/h.

For Sunday, October 25, Formula 1 forecasts temperatures of 19°C to 27°C and southerly gusts of 35–40 km/h as a storm system emerges across the Central U.S. Plains. Track temperatures are projected near 50°C, potentially higher if cloud cover is lighter. Formula 1 says the wind could slightly affect car performance.

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