Revealed: Updated weather forecast for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is fast approaching in Baku, so we can take a look at how weather conditions might make an impact around the Baku City Circuit.

Wet running has been rare in Azerbaijan’s capital during Formula 1’s visits to the nation, and it looks set to potentially be dry once again in Baku this weekend.

Azerbaijan GP weather forecast: What will the weather be like in Baku?

Having originally been in an April slot on the calendar, weather conditions in Baku are relatively similar to springtime as it swapped to a mid-September slot in recent seasons.

There has been no shortage of drama in Baku with or without the intervention of the weather, however, with Oscar Piastri’s divebomb overtake on Charles Leclerc last season an example of what action the circuit can throw up.

The Baku City Circuit remains one of the longest and most technically demanding tracks on the calendar, so let’s take a look at how the weather could play its part.

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Azerbaijan GP race weather forecast: What are conditions like for race day?

Sunday 21 September

Azerbaijan Grand Prix (3pm local; 12pm UK)

The forecast suggests a cloudy day all day for Sunday’s race, and while there is a chance of rain in the morning, it is expected to dissipate for the race.

“Overcast all day long,” reads the FIA’s official forecast.

Slight to moderate change of light rain until mid-morning. Slight improvement in cloudiness for the race with a decreasing chance of a few drops/light rain.

Moderate northwesterly wind with gusts up to 45 kph until race start, decreasing then – gusts up to 35 kph during the race. Wind speed still mitigated by surrounding buildings.

The FIA predict less than 20% chance of rain during the race, with a track high of 29°C while air temperature is expected at 21°C.

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