RACE DEBRIEF

    The first Monaco Grand Prix since 2019 is almost here and we have the weather forecast for this weekend's race and qualifying.

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    But will it be rain or shine at the Principality this weekend?

    The forecast, below, looks glorious, with an almost 0% chance of rain throughout the next two days of action. Scroll down for more.

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    The weather forecast for qualifying and the Monaco Grand Prix

    2021 Monaco Grand Prix weather forecast

    SATURDAY, MAY 22 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER
    Conditions: Mostly sunny and windy all day long.
    Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%

    SUNDAY, MAY 23 – RACE WEATHER
    Conditions: Likely cloudy during the morning, followed by a sunny afternoon.
    Maximum temperature expected: 21 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%