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The 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is only hours away – what weather conditions should the drivers and teams expect in Jeddah?
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the second race of the 2024 Formula 1 season, taking place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit where Max Verstappen secured pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc. Verstappen aims to repeat his victory from the 2022 Grand Prix, becoming the first two-time winner of the event. The upcoming race is expected to feature clear skies and no chance of rain, with temperatures reaching highs of 29-30 degrees Celsius before dropping to 25 degrees Celsius at the 20:00 local time start. Moderate northwest winds with speeds up to 19 km/h are forecasted, potentially causing challenges for the drivers during braking due to higher gusts. The wind direction, however, poses little risk of sand from the nearby desert affecting the track, blowing from the Red Sea. Stay updated with all the Formula 1 news by downloading the convenient 2024 F1 calendar to your devices.
