As the 2024 F1 season moves into its concluding stages, the paddock heads straight from Las Vegas to Qatar for the penultimate round on the calendar – and here’s the weather forecast for the weekend ahead.
As it stands, the drivers are likely to be greeted by dry and mild conditions as they get behind the wheel for the night-time race in Lusail, while they will also be faced with the additional challenge of the Sprint during its final appearance of the campaign.
Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

2024 Qatar Grand Prix weekend weather forecast
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 – FP1 AND SPRINT QUALIFYING
Conditions: Sunny. Cooler temperature with the northerly wind 15-20kph with gusts up to 45kph. FP1: 23°C // SQ: 19°C
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
Chance of rain: <20%
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 – SPRINT AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Becoming partly cloudy. Northeasterly wind (20kph gusts 45kph) during the day, decreasing in the evening. SR: 22°C // Q: 19°C
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 – RACE
Conditions: Same conditions. Still breezy (NE 15-20kph gusts 40kph) during the day, decreasing in the evening. Race start: 21-20°C
Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 15 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

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