Like most sports, weather plays a significant role in Formula 1.
Some drivers thrive in the wet, while others would prefer a dry track.
The Sporting News takes a look at the forecast in Melbourne ahead of the big race at Albert Park.
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Will it rain in Melbourne during the Australian Grand Prix?
Melbourne has a reputation for unpredictable weather, but it is expected to be a relatively clear and sunny weekend at Albert Park in 2024.
Temperatures are forecast to hover just above 20 degrees Celsius with no rain.
Australia Grand Prix: Full Albert Park, Melbourne weather forecast
Data sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology. Last updated Friday, March 22.
| Date | Forecast | Max. temp. | Possible rainfall | Chance of rain |
| Friday, March 22 | Sunny | 22c | 0mm | 0% |
| Saturday, March 23 | Partly cloudy | 21c | 0mm | 20% |
| Sunday, March 24 | Partly cloudy | 22c | 0mm | 0% |
Melbourne Grand Prix full F1 track schedule: Practice, qualifying, race
Thursday, March 21:
- No F1 cars on track
Friday, March 22:
- Free Practice 1 (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT)
- Free Practice 2 (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT)
Saturday, March 23:
- Free Practice 3 (12:30 pm - 1:30 pm AEDT)
- Qualifying (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEDT)
Sunday, March 24:
- Race (3:00 pm - approx. 4:45 pm AEST)
The full track schedule – including F2, F3, Supercars and Carrera Cup timings – is available via the Grand Prix's official website.
