F1 Italian GP weather guide: Thursday storms clear for hot and humid Monza weekend
High temperatures and humidity are expected at Monza on race day
The chequered flag is waved as Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-24, 1st position, crosses the finish line
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The 2025 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix is here, and while thunderstorms are likely to hit the track this evening, these are not expected to be a threat throughout the rest of the weekend.
Although the Dutch Grand Prix saw minor rainfall last week, Monza is expected to have a generally clear weekend, with high temperatures and humidity posing the biggest hurdle for the teams and drivers on race day.
McLaren heads into the race weekend maintaining its lead in both the constructors' and drivers' standings. However, after Lando Norris retired from the Dutch Grand Prix due to a power unit failure, the team will be looking to maximise points this weekend.
Here is the current weather forecast for the 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix.
F1 Italian Grand Prix: Weather guide
Friday: Free practice 1 & 2
FP1: 13:30 - 14:30 local
FP2: 17:00 - 18:00 local
The Thursday evening thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are thankfully expected to clear before the cars hit the track on Friday. Weather.com currently predicts a generally clear day with a high temperature of 27C, light winds and a 24% chance of rain during the day. Humidity will be high at 66%.
Humidity is set to drop ever so slightly to 65% through the night. The rain is also expected to dissipate, with only a 2% chance of precipitation.
Daniel Ricciardo, RB F1 Team VCARB 01
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Saturday: Free practice 3 & qualifying
FP3: 12:30 - 13:30 local
Qualifying: 16:00 - 17:00 local
Similar conditions are expected on Saturday, which should be generally clear. The chance of rain drops to only a 1% chance on qualifying day. The humidity is also anticipated to fall to 55% and the high temperature of 27C is expected to continue.
Overnight, there is only a 5% chance of rain and the humidity is set to rise to 74%.
Sunday: Grand Prix
Grand Prix: 15:00 local
Race day is expected to be very warm, with a high temperature of 28C and 61% humidity. There is only a 5% chance of rain predicted.
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