2024 F1 British Grand Prix: What is the weather forecast this weekend?

F1 will head to the iconic Silverstone track to host the 2024 edition of the British Grand Prix this weekend to bring the triple header to a close. It is often referred to as the home of the F1, as the first world championship race began at the track in 1950.

It is certainly an exciting time for the sport as for the first time in recent years, there is an opportunity for other drivers and teams aside from Red Bull to head into race weekends as genuine contenders.

However, just like every other edition of the British GP, the weather would play a pivotal role in the 2024 race, with the European summer in full swing. As per GPBlog, below is the weather forecast for the British Grand Prix this weekend:

FRIDAY - FP1 AND FP2

Forecast: There is a high likelihood of rain for the Friday practice sessions

Temperature: 17C/ 63F

Chance of precipitation: More than 60%

SATURDAY - FP3 AND QUALIFYING

Forecast: Scattered Showers are expected throughout the day with the qualifying in dry conditions

Temperature: 17C/63F

Chance of precipitation: Less than 25%

SUNDAY - RACE

Forecast: Higher chance of rain than Saturday with dry conditions for the most part.

Temperature: 18C/ 64F

Chance of precipitation: Less than 35%

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British Grand Prix organizer gives his take on fans' hostility towards Max Verstappen.

British Grand Prix organizer Stuart Pringle stated that he was convinced That there would be no hostility towards Red Bull driver Max Verstappen after his controversial collision with home favorite Lando Norris during the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend.

Speaking with Sky Sports's Craig Slater, Pringle said:

"I'm absolutely sure of that. Our fans are first and foremost fans of sport. Of course, they have their favorite team, but they are spread across. There are a lot of Red Bull fans. Lando's very popular, George [Russell] and Lewis are very popular."

Pringle also praised the British fans for their understanding of the sport and claimed they recognize 'great performance' while pointing towards the three-time world champion's performances in the 2024 season. He added:

"Actually what British F1 fans recognize is a great performance, and let's be honest, when Max has won in the last two or three races pre-Austria, the thing that's made the difference has been his personal performance."

"That hasn't been the quickest car, but when he's had to do the business, he's been spot on. And people have recognized that in this country and across the sport, so I have no worries about that," he added.

Max Verstappen has been previously booed by the British crowd in the last couple of British Grand Prix due to his titanic tussle against the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in their epic 2021 title battle.