Formula 1 returns to Europe as the Spanish Grand Prix kicks off a triple header of action – but what does the weather have in store in Barcelona?

The elements certainly played their part last time out in Canada, but in Spain the drivers look to be facing a much drier weekend though there could be a slight chance of a shower or two.
Scroll down to get a detailed weather forecast for the event ahead.

2024 Spanish Grand Prix weekend weather forecast
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 – FP1 AND FP2
Conditions: Mostly sunny at first then becoming slightly unsettled on the hills around with a slight chance of one shower from late morning until mid-afternoon. Light southeasterly wind with gusts up to 30 kph during FP2. FP1: 26°C // FP2: 24°C
Maximum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 26 Celsius
Chance of rain: 20%

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 – FP3 AND QUALIFYING
Conditions: Sunny at first becoming cloudy with high level clouds from midday. Slight chance of one shower spreading from the hills around in the afternoon. Light southerly breeze with gusts up to 35 kph. FP3: 27°C // Q: 26°C
Maximum temperature expected: 17 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 27 Celsius
Chance of rain: 20%

SUNDAY, JUNE 23 – RACE WEATHER
Conditions: Mostly cloudy with a moderate chance of showers in the morning. Improvement expected for race hours. Light southerly breeze with gusts up to 30 kph during the race. RACE: 24°C
Maximum temperature expected: 18 Celsius
Minimum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Chance of rain: 40%