This weekend the Spanish F1 Grand Prix will not escape the biggest and most intense heat wave in 20 years making the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit almost a continuation of the conditions found 15 days ago in Miami for the first GP in Florida history, temperature. that will exceed 30ºC on Saturday and Sunday in Montmeló if the State Meteorological Agency’s forecasts are met.
There is no forecast of rain on any of the three days of the Grand Prix, the highest and lowest ambient temperatures visible are: Friday 28ºc-16ºc, Saturday 32ºc-17ºc and Sunday 35ºc-18ºc.
And more than ever, they have nothing to do with the conditions found on this circuit in the winter test days of Formula One. First, test teams focus on mid-range compounds rather than hard ones; the weather conditions are colder; and the new cars are in their most basic launch detail. The cars have changed significantly since then, and it will be interesting to see to what extent they improve in the first major update package to be shown in Montmeló.
In Miami single-seaters have completed 57 laps of the urban track and in Montmeló the race is scheduled for 66 laps and the high temperatures will increase demands on the tires, If the ambient temperature exceeds the maximum 30ºC, the asphalt may exceed 50ºC. Last year’s winning strategy was two stops, the traditional Barcelona strategy.
Also the public attendees need to be careful to hydrate and protect themselves from the sun with special attention to what may enter the area, food and non-alcoholic beverages and the bottles should be plastic, maximum 1.5 l, including caps. Any container made of glass, metal, ceramic or wood is prohibited, such as the entry of alcoholic beverages, at restaurant points within the circuit you can buy soft drinks and beer 0.0. Umbrellas and chairs are also allowed, exclusively for pelousse areas
Covering and putting sunscreen (in a plastic container) several times a day will be key. The maximum UV index will reach 9 and the range of 8 to 10 means a very high risk of damage from unprotected sun exposure.
Source: La Verdad
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