Weather forecast: what to expect at the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez

By Vancouver Television Sports Desk

Mexico City is the next stop on the Formula 1 calendar for the middle event of a triple-header that began in Austin and will finish in Sao Paulo. Ahead of this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix, the forecast for the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez points to broadly favourable running conditions, with clouds likely at times and rain chances staying relatively low from Friday through Sunday.

On Friday, October 30 for FP1 and FP2, conditions are expected to be mostly favourable. The forecast calls for a daytime high of 25°C and a nighttime low of 12–13°C. Wind speeds are projected around 5 km/h, with gusts potentially up to 30 km/h, while precipitation odds are estimated at 30% compared with the preceding days. Overall, practice is expected to be mostly dry, with widespread cloud cover.

Saturday, October 31 for FP3 and qualifying, the day is forecast to warm further, with temperatures ranging from 13°C in the morning to 27°C in the afternoon. Track temperatures could exceed 40–45°C during the heat of the session windows. Skies are expected to feature a mix of sun and clouds, particularly later in the day. Fog risk is described as low, especially if precipitation occurred the previous day, and rain is considered unlikely Saturday afternoon and evening at 20%. Winds around 10 km/h are expected, with minimal impact on running.

For Sunday, November 1 race day, the forecast describes conditions as ideal for racing. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 13°C to 27°C range, with no precipitation currently expected. Winds are projected to be light to moderate, averaging about 8 km/h with gusts up to 25–30 km/h, and track temperatures could reach 45°C under clear skies. Mostly clear weather is anticipated throughout the day, with some passing afternoon clouds possible.