Formula 1 is back this coming weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions can the drivers expect as they head to Shanghai for the first Sprint event of the year?
After a dramatic, rain-affected season-opening Grand Prix in Australia, all three days of action at the Shanghai International Circuit are due to take place in warm, largely pleasant conditions as things stand.
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Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

2025 Chinese Grand Prix weekend weather forecast
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 – FP1 AND SPRINT QUALIFYING
Conditions: Sunny. Light breeze with gusts up to 40kph. FP1: 24°C // Sprint Qualifying: 23°C
Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 10 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 – SPRINT AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Same kind of weather. Sunny with a gentle breeze, with gusts up to 35-40kph in the evening. Sprint: 25°C // Q: 24°C
Maximum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 13 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
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SUNDAY, MARCH 23 – RACE
Conditions: A bit cloudier but expected to be dry until the evening, with a slight chance of showers after the race. Light wind. Race start: 26°C
Maximum temperature expected: 26 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 14 Celsius
Chance of rain: 40%

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