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    The forecast for the weekend makes for great reading for the drivers and spectators with sunny conditions expected at Le Castellet, with zero chance of rain all weekend. Scroll down for a detailed weather forecast.

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    It's sun all the way this weekend in France

    2022 French Grand Prix weekend weather forecast

    FRIDAY, JULY 22 – FP1 AND FP2 WEATHER
    Conditions: Sunny all day but with remain gusty throughout the day. FP1: 31°C // FP2: 30°C
    Maximum temperature expected: 32 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%

    SATURDAY, JULY 23 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER
    Conditions: Sunny weather all throughout the day. FP3: 32°C // Q: 33°C
    Maximum temperature expected: 33 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%

    SUNDAY, JULY 24 – RACE WEATHER
    Conditions: A hot and sunny race. Race air temp: 34°C
    Maximum temperature expected: 34 Celsius
    Minimum temperature expected: 25 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%