RACE DEBRIEF

    The weather forecast for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne's Albert Park makes for very pleasant reading, with temperatures set to rise as the weekend goes on and no rain expected. Here's how the three days are shaping up...

    FRIDAY, MARCH 15 - FP1 & FP2 WEATHER

    Conditions: Sunny with scattered cloud
    Maximum temperature expected: 22 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%

    SATURDAY, MARCH 16 - FP3 & QUALIFYING WEATHER

    Conditions: Sunny with scattered cloud
    Maximum temperature expected: 27 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%

    SUNDAY, MARCH 17 - RACE WEATHER

    Conditions: Sunny with scattered cloud
    Maximum temperature expected: 28 Celsius
    Chance of rain: 0%