The penultimate round of the F1 season takes place around the Lusail International Circuit, host of the Qatar Grand Prix.
Drivers have been subject to hot conditions at the venue all weekend, although not as extreme as the temperatures they were subject to two years ago.
As expected, the track conditions will remain dry throughout the race with no rain forecast for the day.
When the race gets underway at 19:00 local time, the temperature is set to be roughly 22°C, a figure that should remain consistent throughout the grand prix.
The circuit will be subject to a light breeze throughout the day, which is set to decrease by the time of lights out.
However, there may still be a light northwesterly wind during the race headwind at the start/finish line.
This may offer a boost to overtaking as it offers a more stable platform for drivers braking into the opening corner.
Oscar Piastri will start the race from pole position, sharing the front row with team-mate and championship rival Lando Norris.
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