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The Austrian Grand Prix has been hit with a ‘severe’ warning ahead of the on-track F1 action.
The Spielberg area of Austria is facing a “severe” weather warning leading up to this weekend’s grand prix at the Red Bull Ring. Prior forecasts anticipated clear, hot weather with the potential for showers overnight into Saturday. However, during media day on Thursday, Liam Lawson’s session was disrupted by a “severe” warning issued by authorities. The warning, in effect from 2 PM local time until midnight, cautioned about strong winds reaching speeds of up to 100kph (62 mph), possible localized flooding, falling trees, hail, and lightning strikes. Residents were advised to avoid parks, forests, and riverbanks, secure loose items such as tents and sun shades at campgrounds, monitor the local weather, and be prepared for sudden changes. The warning was disseminated by the State Warning and Alarming Centre for Styria. BBC Weather mentioned a possibility of rain affecting the conclusion of Friday’s second free practice session, though a dry weekend is projected for Saturday and Sunday.
