2015 Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix Weather Forecast

The 2015 Formula One World Championship continues with round two, the Malaysian Grand Prix, which once again is being held at the hot and steamy Sepang International Circuit, located just outside Kuala Lumpur. The track is notorious for its changeable weather, but there’s one aspect that’s constant: the heat. It’s not unusual for ground temperatures to exceed 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) during the hottest part of the day.

The current forecast for Sunday’s race is a peak temperature of 92 degrees F (33 degrees C) together with some scattered thunderstorms. Humidity will be at 75 percent and wind speeds should be low. Similar conditions are predicted for tomorrow’s qualifying session.

MUST WATCH: Video Shows Just How Distracted Teen Drivers Can Get

The hot temperatures, combined with a rough track surface and numerous fast corners, means tire degradation is quite severe. The cars also tend to run high downforce in Malaysia, adding vertical forces to the varied demands faced by the tires. As a result, Pirelli has nominated its tougher Medium and Hard compounds for the weekend.