2026 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia - weather forecast

Formula 1 returns to Sepang this weekend for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with hot and humid conditions expected to provide an additional challenge for the drivers and teams.

Friday is currently forecast to be the wettest day of the weekend, with temperatures reaching around 31-33°C.

Light showers are possible throughout the day, while the risk of heavier, thundery rain cannot be discounted. Winds should remain relatively light, with gusts of around 16mph possible.

That creates the potential for a tricky opening day, particularly if a shower moves across the Sepang International Circuit during either practice session.

The combination of heat, humidity and intermittent rain could also make track conditions change quickly.

Conditions are expected to become somewhat more settled on Saturday, with sunny intervals forecast and temperatures again reaching around 31°C.

There remains a chance of a shower, particularly earlier in the day, but the current outlook suggests qualifying should have a largely dry backdrop. Gusts could again reach approximately 16mph.

Sunday's race is also expected to be hot and humid, with temperatures around 31°C and sunny intervals.

However, the threat of rain will remain, with a chance of showers during the morning and into the afternoon. Gusts could reach around 17mph.

Sepang's tropical climate means the forecast can change rapidly, and the possibility of a thunderstorm will keep teams alert throughout the weekend.

With the Bahrain Grand Prix taking place in Malaysia for the first time, weather could prove an important variable at the Sepang International Circuit.