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    Formula 1 is back from its summer break and we get set to go racing again at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. But what weather conditions can the drivers expect?

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    The weather for the majority of the weekend looks to be clear while there is an outside chance of rain on Friday and in qualifying…

    weather-forecast- Belgium
    The weather forecast for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix

    2022 Belgian Grand Prix weekend weather forecast

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 – FP1 AND FP2 WEATHER
    Conditions: Mostly cloudy day and also unsettled from 9am. The chance of showers seems moderate all day long and could be a bit higher for FP2 from 5pm.
    Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 16 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 40%

    SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER Conditions: Mix of clouds with sunny spells and only a light to moderate chance of showers for FP3 and Q.
    Maximum temperature expected: 22 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 16 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 40%

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 – RACE WEATHER Conditions: Sunny, with almost no chance of rain.
    Maximum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
    Chance of rain: <20%