F1 British Grand Prix weather forecast - latest today from Silverstone

Here's what the weather forecast will look like during the 2024 British Grand Prix weekend in Silverstone, Northamptonshire.

The Formula 1 championship makes its way to the iconic Silverstone circuit for the 2024 British GP, which marks the conclusion of the European triple-header and serves as the 12th round of the record-breaking 24-race season.

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The Northamptonshire circuit has a storied history, as it hosted the inaugural F1 world championship grand prix in 1950 - a race that saw the legendary Giuseppe Farina clinch victory for Alfa Romeo. Since then, Silverstone has been the stage for countless unforgettable moments in the sport's history.

This year's edition promises yet another thrilling showdown, with a trio of British drivers vying for glory in front of their home crowd.

Lando Norris, who secured a stunning maiden win in Miami earlier this year, will be aiming to replicate that feat on the hallowed tarmac of Silverstone. Joining him are Mercedes' George Russell, fresh off a chaotic second career win in Austria, and his team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who holds the record for the most wins (eight) and pole positions (seven) at this historic track.

But will the British weather throw a spanner in the works? Let's delve into the forecast for what promises to be a dramatic weekend.

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British Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday, July 5: FP1 and FP2

Rain showers and moderate breeze are on the cards on Friday, with a 67% chance of rain hovering around the 12:30pm start time for the first practice session, rising to 70% for the second practice at 4pm.

Temperatures will be mild, with highs reaching 17 degrees Celsius and lows dipping down to 10 degrees Celsius. A moderate breeze from the west-southwest will add a bit of a chill to the air.

Saturday, July 6: FP3 and Qualifying

Rain will be a factor again on Saturday but to a lesser extent, with an 18% chance when the cars take to the track for FP3 at 11:30am, dropping to 0% for qualifying at 3pm.

Temperatures are expected to remain cool, hovering around 17 degrees Celsius during the day and dropping to a chilly 7 degrees Celsius overnight.

Sunday, July 7: Race

Sunday's race day forecast suggests a continuation of the unsettled weather, with light rain showers and a moderate breeze predicted. There's a 18% chance of rain interrupting the race, which gets underway at 3pm.

Temperatures are expected to reach 18 degrees Celsius, dropping to 8 degrees Celsius as the sun sets. Humidity will be a factor at 53%, with a moderate breeze continuing from the west.

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