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Weather keeps things interesting at Formula 1 in Spielberg
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Numerous rain showers move across Styria
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Will the area around Spielberg stay dry?
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Special rain radar improves forecasts
Vienna, 19/6/2015 - The rain eased this morning in Spielberg and increasing sunshine means that after a slick start there is now very little moisture left on the track. But this respite will be brief. The mountains north of Spielberg that create such a beautiful backdrop to the circuit also shield the area from rain, particularly when there are strong winds moving in from the northwest. However the northwesterly flow will be less intense tomorrow, so the chance of showers will increase. The team from UBIMET, the Formula 1 weather service provider, travels with a portable radar unit and will be able to provide precise updates throughout the weekend.
Rain or not?
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is crucial that the Formula 1 teams are well informed about possible showers or
rain. The weather conditions play an important role in decisions and strategy,
such as tyre selection. Project Manager and Meteorologist Steffen Dietz has
been keeping a very close eye on model developments and the weather outlook
since the beginning of this week: "The weather will keep us on our toes,
but it is also quite a similar situation to last year. The showers in northern
Styria have dissipated, and around Spielberg a few showers came in this
morning. The circuit stayed dry for the second session this afternoon, and now
we are preparing for tomorrow. "
Wet qualifying?
Meteorologists
from UBIMET forecast a dry and rather cool morning on Saturday, however showers
will return in the afternoon. "From midday there is a possibility of
showers, but they will be intermittent. The qualifying at 2pm could certainly
be affected, but we will be keeping all the teams updated", says Formula 1 expert Dietz. The portable radar unit provides immediate data to the
meteorologists and the Formula 1 teams. "On Sunday we expect more stable
conditions - more sun but with cumulus clouds. It will be drier, but we cannot
rule out a light, passing shower.” Fans at the track will need to be prepared
for changeable conditions and, with a maximum of 18 degrees expected, cooler
racing weather
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