Rain set to return in Hungary
Recent EUMETSAT rainfall projection for Eastern Europe
The rain which hit the first two days’ running at the Hockenheimring could have a similar effect on this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
The EUMETSAT rainfall estimate shows the same large band of rain is heading towards Hungary at the moment. Given its size, speed and direction it could hit practice on Friday and possibly sessions after that as well.
The most recent image from the satellite is reproduced above with the approximate location of the Hungaroring marked in red. Click here to see an animation of the recent rainfall movement.
That is reflected in the forecasts for the next few days. Some of these predict showers on all three days of the race weekend. Others expect the rain to fall only on Friday.
Exactly what happens will depend on how the band of rain moves, so keep an eye on the radar links ahead of each session for up-to-date forecasts. The same links will be on the live comment pages during every session.
The weekend is expected to be warm with temperatures in the mid-to-high twenties.
Weather radars
Keep an eye on changes in the weather with these links:
- Hungarian Meterological Service (Orszagos Meterologiai Szolgalat) – Rainfall over the previous two hours. They also have a daily weather update in English
- Eumetsat Precipitation Estimate Easten Europe
Location of the Hungaroring
The Hungaroring lies in Mogyorod, to the north-east of Budapest.
View Hungaroring location in a larger map
If you’re in the area and can supply us with any information about the weather, please post it in the comments or let me know using Twitter.
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Image (C) EUMETSAT
Joel said on 30th July 2010, 8:48
Overcast with little chance of rain today. It looks gray and dull, but I honestly don’t think it’s going to rain. Perhaps some later tonight, but of little bearing on F1.
Looking at the weather forecasts however, the prediction of rain for Saturday has been upgraded from what looked like showers to complete monsoon season. Heavy showers all day, maybe clearing up a little at night.
Sunday is still looking like a sun day.
sato113 said on 30th July 2010, 16:55
any update on friday evening?
Joel said on 30th July 2010, 19:04
A few droplets of rain have fallen today, but nothing at all severe enough to affect the racing. Rain is set to start falling tonight. I don’t doubt it for even a second.
Tomorrow morning’s FP3 will most likely be wet. We’ll just have to see if it holds on into Q1 and beyond.
Younger Hamilton said on 31st July 2010, 2:19
When Rain comes in F1 this season,Red Bull Faulter and McLaren Shine.
Joel said on 31st July 2010, 6:52
Heavy rain and thunder last night, but now it’s drying up. Some weather services suggest that was it, others that a flood of Biblical proportions is just around the corner. Right now, honestly, I have no idea who is right.
Regardless, now it’s off to the track, umbrella by my side