Rain is expected, but it should come late in the two sessions of the first day of category action in Montreal. However, the risk exists and should not be disregarded
A famous Canadian saying goes that "if you don't like the weather right now, wait five minutes". Formula 1 will face the unstable weather in Montreal up close when it lands for the first day of action for the 2022 season's Canadian Grand Prix on Friday (17).
On Thursday, upon arriving at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, drivers and teams experienced moments of open and cloudy skies, and even a storm to close the day. The category was even on alert after a weather warning of strong winds and even hail during the weekend of the Canadian Grand Prix. However, it looks like we won't have such chaotic weather during the F1 action: the first free practice session is scheduled for 2pm local time (3pm GMT -3) this Friday and is expected to be sunny and with scattered clouds.
The expected temperature in Montreal is 24ºC, with a wind chill of 27ºC. The relative humidity will reach 49% and we will have wind gusts up to 21 km/h, with an average of 11 km/h. It should not rain during TL1.
Rain is only expected to fall in the hour after the first Formula 1 free practice. A light rain is forecast to fall from 3:09 pm local time until 3:22 pm. The information is from the Accuweather weather service.
For the second free practice, scheduled for 5pm local time (6pm Brasília time, GMT -3), the weather will be predominantly cloudy, with stronger winds (gusts up to 31 km/h) and a drop in temperature: 21ºC. Just like in TL1, the rain should only return in the hour after the second Formula 1 session. The possibility, however, is significantly higher.
This is because meteorologists from Environmment Canada are monitoring the passage of a storm capable of producing tornado-like winds and that could hit the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal.
The meteorological statement issued speaks of a dangerous situation because of the possibility of hail. The text warns that the ice formations can be large enough "to the point of breaking windows, damaging vehicles, and causing injuries. The recommendation, in cases like this, is that the population should stay indoors in case of thunderstorms.
Let's wait and see. Meanwhile, GRANDE PRÊMIO follows all the activities of the Canadian Grand Pri x LIVE and IN REAL TIME.