
Sepang weather outlook flags rain risk for F1 weekend
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A weather preview for the Formula 1 weekend at Sepang points to a wet Friday and a continuing chance of showers on race day.
RacingNews365 forecasts Friday to be the wettest day of the Formula 1 weekend at Sepang, with temperatures around 31–33°C. Light showers are possible, and heavier, thundery rain cannot be ruled out. Sepang hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Saturday’s outlook is more settled, with sunny intervals and temperatures near 31°C. Qualifying is expected to be largely dry, although showers remain possible earlier in the day.
Sunday is forecast to be hot and humid, at around 31°C, with showers possible from morning into the afternoon. RacingNews365 says the outlook at Sepang could change quickly.
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- SOURCE2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - weather forecastRacingNews365 · Source date as found: 2026-09-30
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Source: RacingNews365’s weather preview of 30 September 2026. It does not name the provider of the forecast.

















