Austrian Grand Prix: Latest weather forecast as heatwave soars temperatures
24th June 2026The Austrian Grand Prix is expected to be a scorcher as the heatwave running through Europe is expected to hit the Red Bull Ring, producing ‘unseasonably’ hot temperatures.
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Many residents in Europe are experiencing an unrelenting heatwave this week, and according to reports, the upcoming Formula 1 race weekend is not going to avoid this. As such, a ‘yellow warning for extreme high temperatures’ is in effect around the Red Bull Ring.
This warning is in place all week until Sunday, at the point of writing.
The FIA has now declared the Grand Prix a ‘heat hazard’, which made its debut last season, prompting the teams and drivers to implement cooling aids for the drivers.
This is applied if temperatures are expected to exceed 31° – as part of ‘the heat index’ – at some point across the weekend. It came as a result of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, when drivers suffered heat-related problems during that race.
Temperatures this weekend – including on race day – are described as ‘unseasonably hot’ with the heat sitting amongst the mid-30s, with caution advised for those ‘doing strenuous activities outside.’
So, according to AccuWeather, here’s the latest weather report.
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Friday
For the opening day of the weekend, conditions will stay dry with hot, long sunny spells expected. Temperatures are expected to soar to highs of 33°, with lows of 14°. According to the hot temperatures are expected to feel like 36°.
There is a slight chance of rain, with precipitation standing at 1%.
Saturday
Conditions are expected to get hotter for day two of the Grand Prix weekend, feeling closer to 40° with hot, ‘long periods of sunshine.’ Temperatures will rise to 35° with lows increasing to 16°.
Again, there is a minimal chance of rain, holding at 1%.
Sunday
Sunday is forecast to be the hottest day of the weekend, with it being described as ‘unseasonably hot.’ Temperatures will increase to highs of 36° and lows of 17°, with it feeling like it is 40°.
Following the previous two days, the chance of rain remains at 1%.
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