F1 testing 2025 weather forecast - latest from Bahrain as chance of RAIN increases

The 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off with pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit from February 26-28.

Whilst the first race of the season is not until March 16 with the Australian Grand Prix, F1 teams will gather crucial data during three days of testing in Bahrain.

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Lewis Hamilton has already made his official Ferrari debut on track, where he set the fifth fastest time during the first part of testing on Wednesday.

However, how will the weather impact proceedings in Bahrain?

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F1 testing 2025 weather forecast

Wednesday, February 26: Day One

Strong wind gusts of around 30mph are expected throughout the day, while early morning sun will be replaced by clouds in the afternoon, with temperatures hitting a maximum of 15 degrees Celsius.

The risk of rain has risen to 10 per cent as gloomy clouds cover the track for the second-half of the day.

Thursday, February 27: Day Two

F1's second outing in Bahrain will be shrouded in cloud all day, until the sky clears up again in the early evening.

However, warmer temperatures are expected, with highs of 17 degrees Celsius. Strong wind gusts remain, and the chance of rain hits 20 per cent in the afternoon.

Friday, February 28: Day Three

F1's final day of testing looks to be the brightest and warmest, with sunny spells forecast all day.

Temperatures are expected to reach 18 degrees Celsius during the hottest part of the day, and the chance of rain is at less than five per cent for the entire day.

Wind gusts will remain at around 30mph, however, which could hamper drivers throughout the three-day testing session, making braking points less consistent and harder to find.

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