The Korean Grand Prix weekend is likely to be spared the worst of Tropical Storm Fitow as the latest weather models indicate it will head towards China, away for South Korea.
The storm is expected to bring winds of up to 150kph and heavy rain and was originally thought likely to reach the Mokpo region by race day. However it seems increasingly likely it will move further to the west.
Nonetheless the side-effects of the storm may have an effect on Sunday’s running. Current forecasts predict a chance of rain on race day.
Prior to that teams should get two dry days of running in warm, sunny conditions. Temperatures will peak around 24C with little cloud during the first two days, though it will being to build up on Saturday.
Temperatures will remain much the same on Sunday but conditions will be cloudy with an increased risk of rain.
There will be regular updates on the track conditions during each session on F1 Fanatic Live and the F1 Fanatic Twitter account.
Location of Korea International Circuit
The Korea International Circuit is in Yeongam County in the south-west of South Korea.
See the location of every race on the 2013 F1 calendar here:
Aish Heydrich (@aish)
3rd October 2013, 11:01
Heyyy sexy weather…
William (@william)
3rd October 2013, 11:14
I heard that there will be heavy rain on race day as Accuweather is reporting that there will be nonstop constant of rain in the lead up and race start
Dphect (@dphect)
3rd October 2013, 12:02
We could do with some rain, it’ll hopefully spice the race up a bit!
Patrick (@paeschli)
3rd October 2013, 16:14
Yep, would make that race interesting to watch, I think this is the only chance for the top teams to beat Red Bull
Bazza Spock (@bazza-spock)
3rd October 2013, 11:16
If the typhoon had rolled past a day or two earlier than what is forecast it would suck all the moisture out of the air and leave brilliant blue skies.
Todd (@braketurnaccelerate)
3rd October 2013, 12:56
We are supposed to get hit by a Hurricane/Tropical Storm this weekend too. It’s pointing right at us. :(
sato113 (@sato113)
3rd October 2013, 12:57
oooh typhoon to create chaos on sunday? YES! someone else has the chance to win!
but…
oh the typhoon is moving away from the circuit now. great. everything plays into vettels hands nicely
montreal95 (@montreal95)
3rd October 2013, 13:06
@sato113 On the contrary, no one would’ve had the chance to beat Vettel in a typhoon as it’s impossible to stage a race. But when it’s only the fringes of the typhoon, that means although it’ll rain it will still be possible to race and yes in the rain there’s more chance to beat Vettel, than if it’s dry
Mike Dee (@mike-dee)
3rd October 2013, 13:46
@sato113
The thing is – who has won all races with wet weather this year?
sato113 (@sato113)
3rd October 2013, 14:08
haha what wet races? ;)
Mike Dee (@mike-dee)
3rd October 2013, 17:27
ok, races with wet qualifyings!
kcarrey (@kcarrey)
3rd October 2013, 13:25
shifting the Korean GP to an early part of 2014 is a good choice. No more threat of rain.
David-A (@david-a)
3rd October 2013, 14:18
*bad choice
Deej92 (@deej92)
3rd October 2013, 15:35
The rain often makes the race more interesting…
JackySteeg (@jackysteeg)
3rd October 2013, 13:49
And despite all this, I’d bet my life that it will be a dry race…
Deej92 (@deej92)
3rd October 2013, 15:37
The last three races each had a threat of rain on the Sunday but there wasn’t a drop, so I’m not getting my hopes up yet.
GeorgeTuk (@georgetuk)
3rd October 2013, 14:07
Chance of interesting race decreasing
Euro Brun (@eurobrun)
3rd October 2013, 14:45
Whilst a wet race would surely spice things up a touch, i hope we don’t see a repeat of the farce of 3 years ago.
D (@f190)
3rd October 2013, 17:40
Farce ? The 10 race was amazing. It had everything.
Michael Brown (@)
3rd October 2013, 15:01
Hoping for rain; haven’t had a rain race in a long time
roodda (@roodda)
3rd October 2013, 23:25
Spa – strong chance of rain! Dry Race
Monza – strong chance of rain! Dry race
We’ve had one wet race this year and it was only for 6-7 laps in Sepang. Been plenty of wet practice sessions and wet quali in Australia, Monaco, Canada and Spa. Be good to see some proper wet running come race day so the likes of Hulk, Button and Vergne can shine.
iAltair (@)
4th October 2013, 0:01
And you guys forget who has been dominating the wet races as well?
roodda (@roodda)
4th October 2013, 0:18
Last wet races (excluding Malaysia, six laps of damp hardly counts)
Brazil 2012 – Winner: Button, Hulkenburg also shines
Malaysia 2012 – Winner: Alonso, Perez also shines
Hungary 2011 – Winner: Button
Britain 2011 – Winner: Alonso
Canada 2011 – Winner: Button (although Vettel did lead all bar half a lap, Schumacher shines)
Point is wet races, not qualifying, make it a lottery.