The FIA has declared a rain hazard for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the current forecast projecting a greater than 40% chance of wet weather on race day.
Throughout the build-up to the fifth round of the season, the major talking point has been the weather forecast performing a complete U-turn for the grand prix.
Dry and sunny conditions have graced the paddock at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve throughout the event, although that is set to change dramatically on Sunday.
Wet weather is forecast throughout the day and, while not expected to be particularly heavy, rain is currently predicted to remain consistent across Sunday in Montreal.
The FIA’s declaration of a rain hazard for the grand prix is in accordance with Article B1.5.11 of the FIA F1 regulations, with the official weather service predicting a greater than 40% chance of precipitation at some stage during the race.
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