What's the weather forecast for the Bahrain Grand Prix?

The weather forecast for the season’s second round at the Bahrain International Circuit makes for slightly surprising reading. You expect high temperatures in the desert, but rain? Here's how the three days are shaping up...

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 - FP1 & FP2 WEATHER

Conditions: Sunny with scattered cloud
Maximum temperature expected: 23 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 - FP3 & QUALIFYING WEATHER

Conditions: Cloudy with possible light showers
Maximum temperature expected: 24 Celsius
Chance of rain: 62%

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - RACE WEATHER

Conditions: Partly cloudy
Maximum temperature expected: 28 Celsius
Chance of rain: 0%