Scorching track temperatures and rain risk forecast for COTA
Track temperatures at Circuit of the Americas could exceed 55 degrees Celsius during Friday and Saturday sessions of the 2026 United States Grand Prix, with air temperatures near 29 degrees Celsius and no rain expected. Sunday brings a 20 percent chance of rain and track temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius, according to the official Formula 1 forecast.
Forecast details
Track temperatures at Circuit of the Americas could exceed 55 degrees Celsius during Friday practice and Saturday qualifying for the 2026 United States Grand Prix.[1] Air temperatures are projected to reach approximately 29 degrees Celsius on those days, with zero percent chance of rain and moderate winds.[1]
Sunday race conditions include a 20 percent chance of rain, air temperatures up to 28 degrees Celsius, and track temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius, with potential wind gusts up to 40 kilometers per hour.[1]
Strategic implications
Related reading
- [1]What is the weather forecast for the 2026 United States Grand Prix? (formula1). Accessed 2026-10-22.