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Thunderstorm threat for Austrian MotoGP Sprint: “We hope it’s a dry one”
Following two days of dry and sunny track conditions, MotoGP teams and riders are now facing the potential threat of thunderstorms at the start of the Austrian Sprint event. Weather forecasts for the Spielberg region indicate the likelihood of scattered storms from 3 pm on Saturday, coinciding with the scheduled 14-lap Sprint race. Riders like Franco Morbidelli and Fabio di Giannantonio express concerns about the potential challenges posed by wet weather during the Sprint. The weather outlook for Sunday also raises alarms, with scattered thunderstorms predicted between 1-4 pm, a window that includes the 2 pm grand prix start time. The Red Bull Ring circuit has a history of sudden downpours, such as the memorable 2021 race where Brad Binder claimed victory for KTM in heavy rain conditions. Amidst the evolving weather conditions, Marco Bezzecchi leads the front row for the current race, with Marc Marquez aiming for his first-ever Red Bull Ring triumph from row two after a qualifying incident.
