Rain and low temperatures at Interlagos
12th October 2009, 18:52 by Keith Collantine 39 Comments »
A few splashes of rain turned last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix into a heart-stopping thriller of a championship finale.
The early weather forecast for this weekend indicates the Interlagos track will be hit by rain again this year – but most likely not during the race.
Although some weather services are forecasting rain on all three days, the consensus seems to be that Sunday will be largely dry, but with a chance of thunderstorms.
The forecast will become clearer as the race gets closer. Keep an eye on the Brazilian Meterological Office for its forecast – so far it only goes as far as Friday, when it predicts thunderstorms in southern Sao Paulo. It’s also worth noting the relatively low temperatures at the moment – struggling to reach 20C, much less than we’re used to seeing at Interlagos.
Accuweather also does a useful hourly breakdown.
Any updates on the weather situation as the race gets closer will be posted here and on the live blogs during each session.
Location of Interlagos
adz2193 said on 12th October 2009, 18:54
Possible rain? Is that the 5th race in a row we “might” have rain – Belgium, Italy, Singapore, Japan, Brazil
Hopefully we’ll get a drop or two this time
Rooneysuxkoch said on 13th October 2009, 8:27
Rain does nothing but spoil F1 races!!!! Who are these numskulls who actually want to see races ruined !!!???
Accidental Mick said on 13th October 2009, 11:57
I think they are the same people who think that a race with little overtaking is, by definition, boring. They have no appreciation of the skill the drivers show in consitant lap times for nearly 2 hours. I have given up expecting them to grow up.
PJA said on 13th October 2009, 14:20
In modern F1 usually wet races are more entertaining than dry ones. I wouldn’t like all Grand Prix to be held in the rain but a few every season would be nice.
If you appreciate the skill of a driver putting in consistent lap times for the whole race in the dry then surely you must also appreciate the skill required by the drivers to race in the wet.
adz2193 said on 13th October 2009, 16:20
@ the maturely named “Rooneysuxcoch”:
I’m sorry. Then lets just watch the driver with the best equipment strategically manoeuvre their way from pole position to race victory, like we’ve seen how many times this season?
And where did I state that I do not respect the ability of these individuals? =/
just me said on 15th October 2009, 8:48
@ Accidental Mick:
grow up!
David A said on 13th October 2009, 20:46
When it rains, this mythical thing called ”Overtaking” happens. It happened a lot in the olden days.
Becken said on 12th October 2009, 19:23
CPTEC/INPE is the Best place here in Brazil to know about the weather.
THIS WEEKEND:
Fryday: 80% probabilities of rain
Saturday: 5% probabilities of rain
Sunday: 80% probabilities of rain
slr said on 12th October 2009, 20:00
I’d prefer if qualifying is wet, and then the race is dry. It might mix up the grid and then we could get a spectacle.
Igo said on 12th October 2009, 20:26
This will help Vettel but Button will probably manage to scrape a few points and take the title with another average drive
Spud said on 12th October 2009, 21:13
I think you might be right there….
This could be the most anticlimatic end to a season ever!
Mussolini's Pet Cat said on 13th October 2009, 10:29
Average drive…..I’d like to see how you’d handle the presure. If anyone, Vettel is the one whose ‘bottled it’ on several occasions.
Chalky said on 16th October 2009, 13:49
I always thought Button went well in the rain. Unless he has trouble getting heat into those tyres with the wet weather?
If it’s really bad rain, then maybe everyone will spin off at turn 2.
Steph90 said on 12th October 2009, 21:17
We haven’t seen rain since China…
Please rain gods
StrFerrari4Ever said on 12th October 2009, 21:18
Oh the Lord is good I want some rain!
So that Button begins to panick as other cars & drivers push him further down.
If rain does come the whole Red Bull squadron will have to capitalise so all 4 cars should aim at Q3 to push the Brawns further down thus helping Vettel’s title chances.
Leaf said on 12th October 2009, 21:30
Cooler temps mean tnat the Brawns will struggle.
yelrom said on 12th October 2009, 21:33
yeh only 2 rain races and 1 of them was stopped
James said on 12th October 2009, 22:06
Rain + Cool Temperatures = Bad news for Brawn
Rain + Cool Temperatures = Excellent news for Red Bull and Vettel.
That said, it could be more beneficial for Jenson. It adds an extra element in the title race and a slip up by Rubens and/or Sebastian will play into his hands nicely. Equally, the same could happen to him… roll on Sunday!
F1Zone said on 13th October 2009, 4:04
When you say roll, you don’t mean flip I hope James! lol! XD
James said on 13th October 2009, 16:40
I don’t get it…
Andromeda said on 13th October 2009, 0:21
Regardless weither this plays into Red Bulls hands or not Vettel has just as good chance of anyone of slipping up. My main concern is Vettels engine could surely blow in any of the 2 upcoming races. The ball is still in Buttons court. Barrichello is the one to watch this weekend he will definitely be pushing for a win to end his bad luck streak on his home track.
Weather will play a factor into this race but probably not as much as people think because Red Bull wont be as strong here as they were at Suzuka with not so many high speed corners here compared to Suzuka.
Do I dare mention Buttons crazy luck throughout the 2nd half of the season I still say he will seal the title here regardless of weather but lets wait and see.
sato113 said on 13th October 2009, 12:18
if brazil is wet, then the strain on his engine will be very low. (coz they don’t drive as fast or rev it to high)
Mahir C said on 13th October 2009, 4:09
Praying for rain. This season has been unusually dry. Last year we had Monaco, Silverstone, Belgium, Monza and Brazil hit by rain on race day.
tilley said on 13th October 2009, 4:12
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wasiF1 said on 13th October 2009, 8:26
If it rains during the race it will favor the Red Bull
Chris said on 13th October 2009, 9:25
Lets not get too excited about rain.
After all i have done for about the last 5 races with no joy.
On a seperate point isnt it ironic that when we sit down on a sunday to watch our faviourte sport we hope it is ******* it down!!!
Adrian said on 13th October 2009, 11:57
When did Jenson get this reputation as being bad in the rain?
I always seemed to remember him being good in wet conditions…
sato113 said on 13th October 2009, 12:19
yeah but the brawn is bad is the wet. cant get temperature into tyres, especially with Button’s smooth driving style.
Adrian said on 13th October 2009, 14:38
Well. No it was the 2nd fastest car in China…doesn’t exactly make it slow.
And the wet weather tyres don’t work the same as the slicks so even if there are still issues with getting heat into the tyres that might not be the case with the wets.
It’ll also mean that if it’s a drying track, the Brawns should have a larger window of using the wet tyre before they start to overheat…
sato113 said on 13th October 2009, 17:50
ok then, i don’t know. but its not jenson thats bad, its the car.
mm said on 14th October 2009, 23:58
The car is not bad… just not in a league of its own any more.
Its great when we go into race weekends with teams making updates and realistically more than half the teams looking possible to take podiums. Rather than a 1-2 and 3-4 style races.
PJA said on 13th October 2009, 14:02
After a couple of wet races at the start of the season, although there have been predictions of rain at a few races we haven’t had a wet race for a while, so I am not getting my hopes up for a wet race.