Shanghai Set for Weather Developments Ahead of Chinese Grand Prix Weekend

As teams and drivers prepare for action at the Shanghai International Circuit, meteorological forecasts have been released for the Chinese Grand Prix weekend. The weather conditions will play a significant role in shaping strategy and performance across the three days of competition.

With the Chinese Grand Prix weekend fast approaching at Shanghai International Circuit, attention has turned to what Mother Nature has in store for the 2026 event. Meteorologists have provided their latest forecast as the global Formula 1 circus gathers in China for another intense battle on track.

The weather predictions will undoubtedly influence how teams approach their setup, tire strategies, and race day tactics as drivers vie for supremacy under potentially varying atmospheric conditions at the iconic venue.

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Article 38.1

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Parc Ferme Conditions

Chapter: Chapter III - Parc Ferme

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Parc Ferme "locks" the car setup after qualifying begins. Teams cannot make significant changes between qualifying and the race - this ensures the car you qualify with is essentially the same car you race. Only limited repairs and minor adjustments (like front wing angle) are allowed.

Starts when car first leaves pits for qualifying
Setup changes locked until race start
Only specific minor work permitted
Breaking parc ferme = pit lane start penalty

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Each car will be deemed to be in parc ferme from the time at which it leaves the pit lane for the first time during qualifying until the start of the race. During this period, no operation may be performed on a car except for specific permitted work as detailed in these regulations.

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Free Practice Sessions - Alternative Format

Chapter: B2

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On the first day of track running at a Grand Prix weekend, teams get one practice session called FP1 that lasts for 1 hour. This gives drivers and teams a chance to familiarize themselves with the track, test their cars, and gather data before the more important qualifying and race sessions.