What's the weather forecast for the Sakhir Grand Prix on Bahrain's 'Outer Loop' circuit?

There was rain in the air for last week's Bahrain Grand Prix – so is it the same story as Formula 1 takes on the 'outer loop' of the Bahrain International Circuit in December for the Sakhir Grand Prix?

This configuration of the Sakhir circuit is fast – so fast that lap times are expected to be under a minute. Rain would shake the race up, but conditions look to be largely dry in the Kingdom across the race weekend.

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Having said that, there is a small chance of light scattered showers on race day - but it's not certain when it might fall, meaning that it could miss the race entirely, if indeed it does rain.

Scroll down for the full forecast.

2020 Sakhir Grand Prix weather forecast

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 – FP1 AND FP2 WEATHER
Conditions: Partly cloudy and dry all day long. Light-to-moderate northerly wind.
Maximum temperature expected: 27 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING WEATHER
Conditions: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of light scattered rain overnight. Light northerly wind.
Maximum temperature expected: 26 Celsius
Chance of rain: 20%

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 – RACE WEATHER
Conditions: Mainly cloudy and slightly unsettled. Moderate chance of light scattered showers all day long. Light-to-moderate northerly wind with gusts around 30-40kph for the Race..
Maximum temperature expected: 26 Celsius
Chance of rain: 40%

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