Formula 1 is back in Europe. The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola will host the second Grand Prix of the 2021 season next weekend – this could be the first win for Verstappen?

As things stand, the weather in Emilia Romagna is likely to be typical for April: Sunshine, clouds and rain are to be expected at times. Ideal for Max Verstappens’ Red Bull.

It was only last autumn that the pinnacle of motorsport last visited the historic race track, which has hosted the San Marino GP in the past. The last European race of the year was held there on the first of November 2020.

At that time, the temperatures were higher than those to be expected this weekend. During the race, it got up to 19 degrees Celsius.

For those hoping for a mixup in race results, this could well be just what the doctor ordered with expected poor weather on Sunday for the race itself. Perhaps a good punt would be on Max Verstappen of Red Bull who ran a race win challenging P2 last year until retiring late in the race due to tyre issues. Those who enjoy a bet might like to head over to 22Bet for a flutter. Of course, TJ13 must state betting can be an enjoyable way of watching live sport, but when the fun stops, stop.

Weather, Formula 1 2021 Imola: Forecast for practice, qualifying, race

Friday: On Friday the weather in Imola will be the friendliest. It will be cloudy for the start of the 1st free practice at 11:30. The air is eleven degrees Celsius. By the start of the second session, the temperature rises to 13 degrees Celsius. It remains cloudy. The wind speed fluctuates between eleven and 17 km/h throughout the day.

Saturday: The wind is slightly stronger on qualifying day than on the previous day. Gusts of up to 19 km/h are expected. There will also be more clouds in the sky. However, it will not be colder than the day before. At 11:00 am (start of FP3) eleven degrees Celsius are expected again. At the start of qualifying at 15:00 it should be 14 degrees Celsius.

Sunday: The last day of the race weekend is expected to be uncomfortable. The gusts will calm down, but the cloud cover will increase. At the start of the race at 15:00, there is a 77 percent chance of rain. Even if it does not rain, the track is likely to be wet. From 11:00 a.m. onwards, occasional showers are to be expected.