Qatar Grand Prix weather forecast: A repeat of 2023 distress?

Round 23 of the ongoing F1 season sees the sport descend upon Qatar.

The Lusail International Circuit will host its third F1 race following its debut in 2021.

Last year's event was held in sweltering conditions - and with other factors in play such as the minimum tyre stints imposed, drivers faced a huge challenge.

But what are the conditions expected to look like this year?

Sweltering conditions greeted the teams and drivers when the sport arrived in Qatar last year.

The hot temperatures, added to the maximum tyre stints imposed around the high-speed circuit, resulted in a number of drivers facing the greatest physical tests of their careers.

However, the event this year has been moved back to late November and takes place almost two months later than the 2023 version.

As such, the temperatures are set to be much lower and drivers will likely not have such a strained experience inside the cockpit.

A consistent temperature of 20°C will be present on Friday through to Sunday after the sun dips below the horizon and nighttime arrives on Qatar.

With light winds blowing over the track, there may also be the chance that desert dust will land on the circuit - however this will not be in large quantities and the cars should clear any sand that is deposited.

As was the case last year, the weekend will be held under the sprint format for the final time this season.